Most lung cancer statistics include both small cell and non-small cell lung cancers. Lung cancer (both small cell and non-small cell) is the second most common cancer in both men and women (not counting skin cancer).In men, prostate cancer is more common, while in women breast cancer is more common. Lung cancer accounts for about 13% of all new cancers.urvival statistics based on the stage of the cancer are discussed in the section â Non-small cell lung cancer survival rates by stage .â. Despite the very serious prognosis (outlook) of lung cancer, some people with earlier stage cancers are cured.