Why can squamous cell carcinoma of the lung be more responsive to treatment than other types?

Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is a type of non-small-cell lung cancer characterized by flat, scalelike cells that typically develop in the larger bronchi of the central portion of the lungs.1

The reason this specific type of cancer is generally more responsive to treatment than other forms is that it tends to remain localized for a longer period of time before spreading to other parts of the body. Because the tumor is often contained in one area for a longer duration, it may be more effectively addressed through standard medical interventions such as surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy.12