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Small cell lung cancer is the most common type of lung cancer and is the uncontrolled growth of certain cells of the lung, leading to cough, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, and weight loss. Smoking is the most common cause.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Neuroendocrine tumor • Cancer • Lung cancer

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Chest

Symptoms

Headache
Vomiting
Confusion
Hoarse voice
Fatigue
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Small cell lung cancer
Topotecan
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Etopophos
Etoposide
Hycamtin

Procedures

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Surgery

Surgery

Tests

Kidney function tests
Sodium
Liver function test
Complete blood count
Sputum cytology

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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