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  1. Small-cell carcinoma


    Small cell lung cancer is also known as "oat-cell" cancer because the cells look like oats under the microscope. It often starts in the bronchi, then quickly grows and spread to other parts of the body, including the lymph nodes. T
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    The symptoms may include:

    1. Bloody mucus from the lungs

    2. Shortness of breath

    3. Wheezing

    4. Chest pain or discomfort

    5. A persistent cough or hoarseness

    6. A loss of appetite

    7. Weight loss

    8. Fatigue

    9. Facial swelling

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    Use the menu to see other pages. People with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) may experience the following symptoms or signs. Symptoms are changes that you can feel in your body. Signs are changes in something measured, like by taking your blood pressure or doing a lab test. Together, symptoms and signs can help describe a medical problem.
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    A tumor mostly presents with pressure symptoms in its region of occurrence. It can be felt as a swelling or lump in the body and is presents with complaints of fatigue, unintentional weight loss, anorexia. If malignant it can be painful and can spread very quickly to other parts of the body.
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    There are two primary types of SCLC, named for the affected cell types. They are small cell carcinoma (also known as oat cell cancer) and combined small cell carcinoma. The majority of SCLC cases are small cell carcinomas. What are the risks for developing SCLC? The leading risk for developing SCLC is smoking tobacco.
    If there is cancer, the sugar shows up as “hot spots” where the cancer is found. This test is helpful when your doctor thinks the cancer has spread, but they don’t know where. Biopsy: For a biopsy, the doctor takes out a small piece of the lung tumor. It’s sent to the lab to see if there are cancer cells in it.
  3. Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Deadly Disease
    Small-cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that usually starts in the lungs, but can also affect the kidneys and other organs.
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