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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Cause Lung Cancer

Health Encyclopedia: Lung Cancer Small Cell

Definition

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 small cell lung cancer:

  • Small cell carcinoma (oat cell cancer)
  • Mixed small cell/large cell carcinoma
  • Combined small cell carcinoma

Most small cell lung cancers are the oat cell type.


Alternative Names

Cancer - lung - small cell; Small cell lung cancer; SCLC


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Health Guide

Lung cancer
Lung cancer is cancer that begins in the lungs, the two organs found in the chest that help you breathe. The lungs are made up of areas called lobes. The right lung has three... Read more »
Metastatic cancer to the lung
Metastatic lung cancer is cancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the lungs. See also: Lung cancer Alternative Names Lung metastases Causes,... Read more »
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...Alternative Names Cancer - lung Treatment Treatment depends on the specific type of lung cancer. Each type is treated differently. Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery may be... Read more »
Lung cancer: small cell
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