Infographic: What You Should Know About Lung Cancer
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small cell lung cancer is a form of neuroendocrine cancer that often grows rapidly and quickly spreads to other organs. It often responds to chemotherapy and radiation more impressively than does non-small cell cancer.
Types of small cell lung cancer
There are two stages of small cell lung cancer:
- Limited stage: Cancer is generally found only in one lung. There may also be cancer in nearby lymph nodes on the same side of the chest.
- Extensive stage: Cancer has spread beyond the primary tumor in the chest to other parts of the body.
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Clinical Trials for Small Cell Lung Cancer
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
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Small Cell Lung Cancer
Starting in the bronchi, small cell lung cancer (SCLC) tends to grow and spread quickly to distant parts of the body before it is found.
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