Small Cell Lung Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Options
Soft cell lung cancer is a form of cancer commonly referred to as small cell cancer in the medical community. It is a very aggressive and fast-spreading form of lung cancer.-
Symptoms
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Symptoms that are commonly associated with small cell lung cancer include: persistent cough, bloody phlegm, wheezing, chest pains, and unintentional weight loss.
Diagnosis
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A doctor will diagnose this form of cancer by factoring in your family and personal history, a chest X-Ray, a CT scan, and lung biopsy.
Treatment
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According to the National Cancer Institute, there is no known effective treatment currently available for treating small cell cancer at this time.
Clinical Trials
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If diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, you are likely to be asked to undergo any one of a number of experimental techniques being studied in clinical trials. The efficacy of these methods has yet to be proven.
Early Detection
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No matter the medicine applied, early detection is thought to greatly improve your chances of recovery.
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