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Lung Cancer - Small Cell
Alternate Names : Cancer - Lung - Small Cell, Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Small Cell Lung Cancer Prognosis (Expectations)
The overall survival depends on the stage of the disease. For limited stage small cell cancer, cure rates may be as high as 25%, while cure rates for extensive stage disease are less than 5%.
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• Definition
• Small Cell Lung Cancer Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Small Cell Lung Cancer Symptoms & Signs
• Small Cell Lung Cancer Prevention
• Small Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosis & Tests
• Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
• Small Cell Lung Cancer Prognosis
• Small Cell Lung Cancer Complications
• Small Cell Lung Cancer Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell
• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• Biopsy
• Bronchoscopy
• CEA
• Lung Needle Biopsy
• Open Lung Biopsy
• Osmolality
• PTH
Other Topics
• Appetite - Decreased
• Breathing Difficulty
• Cancer - Resources
• Chemotherapy
• Chest Pain
• Cough
• Coughing Up Blood
• Cytologic Evaluation
• Facial Swelling
• Fever
• Hoarseness or Changing Voice
• Nail Abnormalities
• Radiation Therapy
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Weakness
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
Review Date : 6/8/2003
Reviewed By : Robert J. Green, M.D., M.S.C.E., Division of Oncology, Good Samaritan Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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