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Small Cell Carcinoma of Lung Learning Center

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It tends to spread much more quickly than non-small cell lung cancer.There are three different types of small cell lung cancer:.Small cell carcinoma(oat cell cancer) Mixed small cell/large cell carcinoma Combined small ...

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Symptoms
Bloody sputumChest painCoughLoss of appetiteShortness of breathWeight lossWheezingOther symptoms that may occur with ...
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Causes
About 15% of all lung cancer cases are small cell lung cancer. Small cell lung cancer is slightly more common in men ...
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Tests
You will be asked if you smoke, and if so, how long you have smoked.When listening to the chest with a stethoscope, t...
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Treatments
Because small cell lung cancer spreads quickly throughout the body, treatment must include cancer-killing drugs(chemo...
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Available Treatments
Cost of Treatments
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Alternative Therapies
For additional information and resources, see cancer support group.
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Risk Factors
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Complications
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Prevention
If you smoke, stop smoking. It's never too early to quit.
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of lung cancer(particularly if you smoke).
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In Depth

Smoking causes more than just damage to the lungs.

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