Overview
Small Cell Lung Cancer or also known as the oat-cell carcinoma. It is less common than non-small cell lung cancer but is highly malignant and metastasizes early. It occurs almost exclusively in heavy smokers.Signs and Symptoms
Cough, Coughing out blood (hemoptysis), Breathlessness, Chest pain, Hoarseness of voice, Weight loss, Headache, Bone pain, Wheezing, Finger clubbing, PalpitationsCommon Causes
Cigarette smoking, Exposure to naturally occuring radon, Exposure to industrial materialsRisk Factors
Smoking, Exposure to secondhand smoke, Exposure to radon gas, Exposure to asbestos and other carcinogens, Family history of lung cancer, Radiation therapy to the chestInvestigation Techniques
Chest X-ray, CT scan, Biopsy and histopathology, Bronchoscopy, Sputum cytology, PET scanTreatment and Prevention
Lifestyle changes, Surgery is not suitable as it metastasizes early, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Laser therapy and stenting, Immunotherapy, Palliative care or supportive care
