Most common lung cancer in non-smokers is:
High-Yield Explanation
Adenocarcinoma accounts for 40% of non-small cell lung cancers. It usually originates in peripheral lung tissue. Most cases of adenocarcinoma are associated with smoking; however, among people who have never smoked ("never-smokers"), adenocarcinoma is the most common form of lung cancer. A subtype of adenocarcinoma, the bronchioloalveolar carcinoma, is more common in female never-smokers, and may have different responses to treatment. REF: ROBBINS pathology 10th edition