Small Cell Lung Cancer: An Research Paper

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The risk factors of the treatment are discussed as well as their possible benefits, along with the needs of specific population groups during treatment, such as the elderly.

Treatment choices. (2013). The American Cancer Society. Retrieved:

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/lungcancer-smallcell/detailedguide/small-cell-lung-cancer-treating-by-stage

Despite the fact that SCLC has been well-known for many years as a threat to the lives of Americans, treatment remains relatively limited. In contrast to the more common form of the illness (NCLC) surgery is often impossible to remove the widespread small cells of the cancer in SCLC. Chemotherapy and radiation in some form is the usual suggested treatment.

What is small cell lung cancer? (2013). The American Cancer Society. Retrieved:

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/lungcancer-smallcell/detailedguide/small-cell-lung-cancer-what-is-small-cell-lung-cancer

This article provides an overview of SCLC and contrasts it with NCLC. It discusses the effects upon the body and the progression of the illness.
It details the rate of incidence of SCLC and explains why SCLC is often more difficult to diagnose and treat than NCLC. It provides diagrams of the specific organs involved.

What are the risk factors for small-cell lung cancer? (2013). The American Cancer

Society. Retrieved: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/lungcancer-smallcell/detailedguide/small-cell-lung-cancer-risk-factors

Smoking is the major risk factor for SCLC, although there are other risk factors, such as environmental causes. This article reviews the major risk factors for developing lung cancer, with a focus on lifestyle practices vs. genetic factors or demographic factors that could predispose one to develop….....

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