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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, according to the American Cancer Society. Small cell lung cancer is a bit more common in men than women. Smoking almost always causes small cell lung cancer. This type of lung cancer i...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 31, 2006
Lung Cancer, Small Cell
Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which the cells of the lung tissues grow uncontrollably and form tumors.
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. The risk also increases as more cigarettes are smoked...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Smoke Inhalation
Smoke InhalationOther than burns, smoke inhalation is the greatest threat posed by fires. Smoke can burn delicate airways and deprive your body of oxygen.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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