Small-cell carcinoma
A fast-growing type of lung cancer commonly caused by smoking.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
This aggressive form of lung cancer most commonly occurs in smokers. It usually starts in the breathing tubes (bronchi) and grows very quickly, creating large tumors and spreading (metastasizing) throughout the body.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
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