Small cell lung cancer is a general type of lung cancer that grows and spreads quickly. This eMedTV article defines the three types of small cell lung cancer, lists symptoms of the disease, and explains how it is diagnosed and treated.
Symptoms of small cell lung cancer include constant chest pain, coughing up blood, and shortness of breath. As this eMedTV article explains, about 25 percent of people show no symptoms of small cell lung cancer when the disease is first detected.
Small cell lung cancer stages refer to the progression of the cancer. This eMedTV resource describes the three small cell lung cancer stages -- limited-stage, extensive-stage, and recurrent -- and discusses tests used in the staging process.
Standard small cell lung cancer treatment options include chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. This eMedTV Web page describes these small cell lung cancer treatment methods and discusses the potential benefits of participating in clinical trials.
This eMedTV article breaks down small cell lung cancer treatment by stage and includes information about treatment options for limited-stage, extensive-stage, and recurrent small cell lung cancer.
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