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Cancer
Lung Cancer
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small cell lung cancer is a fast-growing form of lung cancer that most often affects smokers. Learn more about staging, treatment options, and prognosis.
Types of Lung Cancer
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
How Small Cell Lung Cancer Is Treated
Medically reviewed by Jenny A. Dhingra, MD
Coping With Small Cell Lung Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
How Small Cell Lung Cancer is Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Causes and Risk Factors of Small Cell Lung Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
What You Should Know About Small Cell Lung Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Symptoms of Small Cell Lung Cancer Can Be Similar to Other Conditions
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
How Long Do People With Small Cell Lung Cancer Survive?
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Learn About Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
What You Should Know About Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
Is Surgery an Option With Small Cell Lung Cancer?
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD