Small Cell Lung Cancer Prognosis
Health Encyclopedia: Lung Cancer
Cancer - lung
Treatment
Treatment depends on the specific type of lung cancer. Each type is treated differently. Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery may be needed.
See the individual articles on the different types of lung cancer:
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Non-small cell lung cancer -
Small cell lung cancer
Expectations (prognosis)
How well a patient does depends on the following:
- Type of lung cancer
- Whether or not the cancer ...
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Health Guide
Lung cancer: small cell
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing type of lung cancer. It tends to spread much more quickly than non-small cell lung cancer. There are three different types of... Read more »Lung cancer: small cell
Cancer - lung - small cell; Small cell lung cancer; SCLC Treatment Because small cell lung cancer spreads quickly throughout the body, treatment must include... Read more »Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Highlights
About The DiseaseNon-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) include three cell types: squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. In the early stages, surgery can treat all... Read more »Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: References
...2006.San Jos S, Arnaiz MD, Lucas A, et al. Radiation therapy Alone in Elderly with Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Lung Cancer. 2006;52:149-54.National Center for Health Statistics. Lung... Read more »Images
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