Abstract
Neuroendocrine tumors account for approximately 20% of lung cancers; most (≈15%) are small cell lung cancer (SCLC). These NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for SCLC focus on extensive-stage SCLC because it occurs more frequently than limited-stage disease. SCLC is highly sensitive to initial therapy; however, most patients eventually die of recurrent disease. In patients with extensive-stage disease, chemotherapy alone can palliate symptoms and prolong survival in most patients; however, long-term survival is rare. Most cases of SCLC are attributable to cigarette smoking; therefore, smoking cessation should be strongly promoted.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 78-98 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | JNCCN Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology