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Small Cell Carcinoma of Lung : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Second hand cigarette smoke

Causes Overview Articles

Lung cancer - small cell
About 15% of all lung cancer cases are small cell lung cancer. Small cell lung cancer is slightly more common in men than women.Smoking almost always causes small cell lung cancer.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 4, 2008
Lung Cancer, Small Cell
Reproduced by permission.).within the lung, and on whether the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. More than 80% of small cell lung cancer patients have symptoms for only three months or less, and few cases are detected early.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Lung Cancer, Small Cell
Tobacco smoking accounts for nearly 90% of all lung cancers. The risk of developing lung cancer is increased for smokers who start at a young age, and for those who have smoked for a long time.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Smoke Inhalation
Other than burns, smoke inhalation is the greatest threat posed by fires. Smoke can burn delicate airways and deprive your body of oxygen. It also contains poisonous gases that can badly damage your throat and lungs. Inhaling even a little smoke may affect breathing. Exposure to large amounts can be fatal.
Source:StayWell
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