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Small Cell Lung Cancer is one of the most deadly types of Lung Cancer. It is almost always caused by smoking. Because of its rapid growth, surgery is rarely an option and never the only treatment option given. Drugs must be used in treatment in order to kill the widespread disease of this cancer.

Fast Facts:

• --Also called Small Cell Carcinoma
• --Slightly more common in women
• --Only about 5% of people with Small Cell Lung Cancer are alive after 5 years
• --Has the most rapid growth of all lung cancers
• --Accounts for about 10-15% of lung cancer cases

5 Great Resources on Small Cell Lung Cancer

• American Cancer Society: ASC Detailed Guide: Lung Cancer-Small Cell
• Cancer Supportive Care Programs: Small Cell Lung Cancer
• National Cancer Institute: General Information About Small Cell Lung Cancer
• A.D.A.M. (via Healthline): Lung Cancer- Small Cell Information on Healthline
• InteliHealth: Small Cell Lung Cancer

5 Latest Headlines on Small Cell Lung Cancer

• More Small Cell Lung Cancer News from Topix

What is Small Cell Lung Cancer?

• American Cancer Society: What Is Small Cell Lung Cancer?
• A.D.A.M. (via Healthline): Definition
• Cancer Research UK: Small Cell Lung Cancer
• InteliHealth: What Is It?

What are the Symptoms of Small Cell Lung Cancer?

• American Cancer Society: Can Small Cell Lung Cancer Be Found Early?
• A.D.A.M. (via Healthline): Symptoms
• National Cancer Instuite: Possible Signs of Small Cell Lung Cancer Include Coughing, Chest Pain, and Shortness of Breath
• IntleiHealth: Symptoms

What are the Causes and Complications of Small Cell Lung Cancer?

• American Cancer Society: Do We Know What Causes Small Cell Lung Cancer?
• A.D.A.M. (via Healthline): Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors
• About.com: Lung Cancer Causes and Risk Factors

What are the Treatments and Medications for Small Cell Lung Cancer?

• American Cancer Society: Introduction To Treatment For Small Cell Lung Cancer
• National Cancer Institute: Treatment Option Overview
• A.D.A.M. (via Healthline): Treatment
• InteliHealth: Treatment
• Cancer Center Treatments of America: Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy
• Hycamtin: Hycamtin-For Treatment of Small Cell Lunc Cancer and Ovarian Cancer

What are the Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Small Cell Lung Cancer?

• Cancer Fighting Strategies: Small Cell Lung Cancer
• RedFruitOil: Alternative Cancer Treatment
• Health Learning Info: A Natural Treatment for Lung Cancer

What are the Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Small Cell Lung Cancer?

• American Cancer Society: How Is Small Cell Lung Cancer Staged?
• National Cancer Institute: Stages Of Small Cell Lung Cancer
• InteliHealth: Diagnosis

How Do You Prevent Small Cell Lung Cancer?

• American Cancer Society: Can Small Cell Lung Cancer Be Prevented?
• A.D.A.M. (via Healthline): Prevention
• InteliHealth: Prevention

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Small Cell Lung Cancer

• The Cancer Forums: Lung Cancer Forum
• Cancer Compass: Online Lung Cancer Forum Resources: Information and Research
• HealthBoards: Cancer: Lung
• Lung Cancer Blog: Lung Cancer Blog

Foundations and Support Groups on Small Cell Lung Cancer

• Daily Strength: Lung Cancer
• Yahoo Groups: Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Yahoo Groups: Lung Cancer Care
• Joan's Legacy Lung Cancer Foundation: Joan's Legacy: Uniting Against Lung Cancer
• Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation: The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Small Cell Lung Cancer

• PubMed Central: Small Cell Lung Cancer Articles
• JAMA: Small Cell Lung Cancer Listings
• Google Scholar: Small Cell Lung Cancer Results

Clinical Trials on Small Cell Lung Cancer

• Clinical Trials: Small Cell Lung Cancer
• CenterWatch: Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trials

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