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Prognosis Small Cell Lung Cancer
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In lung cancer, the stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis is a major factor in determining how to treat the cancer, and how long the patient can expect to live. In general, survival is longest for patients with very early-stage disease and shortest for patients with very advanced disease that has spread to several areas of the body. However, some groupings with very different clinical features can have similar prognosis. Staging is based on the results of physical and...
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Diagnosis of Small Cell Lung Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Small Cell Lung Cancer
Signs and Symptoms of Small Cell Lung CancerInitial signs and symptoms vary among patients diagnosed with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). However,... Read more »
Treatment Options for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The goals of treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer include: Remove or shrink the tumor Kill all residual cancer cells Prevent or... Read more »
Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider about Small Cell Lu...
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Small Cell Lung Cancer
What stage is my lung cancer and is there evidence of spread to other areas? What treatment options are available? What side effects should I expect... Read more »
Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider about Non-Small Cel...
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
What stage is my lung cancer and is there evidence of spread to other areas? What is the standard treatment for my specific stage of the... Read more »
Treatment Options for Small Cell Lung Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Small Cell Lung Cancer
The goals of treatment for patients with small cell lung cancer include: Remove or shrink the tumor Kill all residual cancer cells Prevent or... Read more »
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