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Small cell lung cancer is a more aggressive type of cancer that usually starts in the bronchi in the centre of the chest. It can grow very quickly and uses the bloodstream to spread to nearby lymph nodes and other organs.
Because this type of lung cancer spreads early, surgery usually isn’t an option. To treat it, you’ll most often start on chemotherapy with or without radiotherapy. Through ongoing research and increasing numbers of clinical trials, we are constantly seeing improvements in lung cancer treatments and patient quality of life.
What is small cell lung cancer? Well, small cell lung cancer accounts for fifteen per cent of all lung cancer. It normally starts in the middle of the lung and spreads pretty rapidly. Far quicker than non-small cell lung cancer. The treatment for small cell lung cancer, it tends to be really mainly chemotherapy and possibly also surgery. Lung cancer search and rescue. Hope in every breath.
Misinformation is real, but Lung Foundation Australia is committed to empowering those living with lung cancer with the facts and support they need. Connect with us today for guidance, information and support.
Last updated on June 25th, 2025 at 07:23 pm
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