Description
A type of lung cancer commonly caused by smoking.
Overview
Small cell carcinoma is a type of lung cancer that happens mostly in smokers. It begins when lung cells are damaged by the chemicals in tobacco smoke. The body may repair the damage at first. Over time, the lungs are increasingly damaged and eventually cancer may form.
Symptoms
Symptoms include a cough that doesn't go away, coughing up blood, shortness of breath and chest pain.
Treatments
Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Last Updated: March 29th, 2024
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