Abstract
This chapter provides answers to practice-based questions with case studies covering the new principles of diagnosis, classification, staging, treatment, and outcomes in the rapidly advancing field of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Lung cancer is subclassified based upon histology as SCLC which accounts for 13% of all cases, and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which accounts for 84% of lung cancer. There are two main subtypes of SCLC that can be differentiated histologically: small cell carcinoma, and combined with NSCLC with other types of histologies such as squamous cells, adenocarcinoma, spindle cell, and large cell neuroendocrine. SCLC is highly sensitive to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Current treatment modalities include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy. The selection of a treatment modality is highly dependent on cancer staging, which utilizes the AJCC TNM staging system, whereas other societies utilize the older Veteran Administration scheme for SCLC.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Cancer Consult |
Subtitle of host publication | Expertise in Clinical Practice, Volume 1: Solid Tumors and Supportive Care |
Publisher | wiley |
Pages | 97-104 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Volume | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119823766 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781119823735 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2023 |
Keywords
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- Radiation therapy
- Small cell carcinoma
- Small cell lung cancer
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine