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==What is small cell carcinoma of the lung?== | ==What is small cell carcinoma of the lung?== | ||
There are two main types of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). About 10% to15% of all lung cancers are the small cell type. This kind of cancer often starts in the bronchi near the center of the chest, and multiplies quickly to form large tumors , even metastasizes throughout the body. Small cell carcinoma of the lung is almost caused by smoking. Frequent symptoms include cough, chest pain, hoarseness and shortness of breath. Treatments include radiation, chemotherapy or surgery. | There are two main types of [[lung cancer]]: small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). About 10% to15% of all lung cancers are the small cell type. This kind of cancer often starts in the bronchi near the center of the chest, and multiplies quickly to form large tumors , even metastasizes throughout the body. Small cell carcinoma of the lung is almost caused by smoking. Frequent symptoms include cough, chest pain, hoarseness and shortness of breath. Treatments include radiation, chemotherapy or surgery. | ||
==How do I know if I have small cell carcinoma of the lung and what are the symptoms of small cell carcinoma of the lung?== | ==How do I know if I have small cell carcinoma of the lung and what are the symptoms of small cell carcinoma of the lung?== | ||
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What is small cell carcinoma of the lung?
There are two main types of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). About 10% to15% of all lung cancers are the small cell type. This kind of cancer often starts in the bronchi near the center of the chest, and multiplies quickly to form large tumors , even metastasizes throughout the body. Small cell carcinoma of the lung is almost caused by smoking. Frequent symptoms include cough, chest pain, hoarseness and shortness of breath. Treatments include radiation, chemotherapy or surgery.
How do I know if I have small cell carcinoma of the lung and what are the symptoms of small cell carcinoma of the lung?
Early small cell carcinoma of the lung does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:
- Cough that does not go away
- Weight loss and loss of appetite
- Iterative infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia
- New onset of wheezing
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
Who is at risk for small cell carcinoma of the lung?
How to know you have small cell carcinoma of the lung?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for small cell carcinoma of the lung?
Directions to Hospitals Treating lung cancer
Prevention of small cell carcinoma of the lung
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http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/small-cell-lung/patient/