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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 Treatment
The treatment depends upon the stage of the cancer.
For small cell cancer, chemotherapy and radiation are usually used in limited stage disease (when the disease is confined to the chest ). Studies have shown that giving chemotherapy and radiation therapy at the same time is better than giving one after the other. Chemotherapy alone is used for extensive stage disease.
In some cases where a patient with limited stage disease has only one small tumor, the tumor will be surgically removed, followed by chemotherapy. However, very few patients with small cell lung cancer are candidates for surgery.
Some patients with limited stage disease may need radiation to the entire brain after they have completed chemotherapy and radiation to the chest. This is known as prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI).
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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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• 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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