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Overview of small cell carcinoma
Small cell carcinoma mainly refers to small cell lung carcinoma. 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.