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Small Cell Lung Cancer

Small cell cancer is a neuroendocrine tumor (this refers to the type of cell that a tumor grows from not the location) characterized by

• Rapid growth,
• Early metastasis (spread via lymphatic or blood vessels)
• Overall poorer chance for cure when compared to non-small cell lung cancer.

Early stage small cell cancer can be treated by surgery in less than 10% of patients with this disease.

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

The category of non-small cell lung cancer is often divided into four separate cell types (squamous cell, adenocarcinoma, true bronchioloalveolar, and large cell): (More)

General Information

All About Lung Cancer (James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute) Glossary of Lung Cancer Terms How Is Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Staged? (American Cancer Society) (More)

Complications

Brain Metastases Chemotherapy Side Effects Complications of Radiation Therapy (More)

Symptoms and Tests

Bloody Sputum Bone Pain or Tenderness Bone Scan (More)

Treatment

Nutrition During Chemotherapy and/or Radiation Treatment Radiation Therapy Using Glutamine to Manage Side Effects of Cancer Treatment (More)

Staying Healthy

A Quick Guide to Stop Smoking (Patient Education Materials) Five Steps Help You Stop Smoking Now How long did most lung cancer patients smoke? (More)

Additional information on Lung Cancer