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Small Cell Lung Cancer

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an aggressive form of lung cancer which affects the cells of the lungs. It is characterized by the rapid growth of small cells which rapidly spread throughout the lungs. Due to its aggressive nature, it is often difficult to treat and has a worse prognosis than other forms of lung ca…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 52× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an aggressive form of lung cancer which affects the cells of the lungs. It is characterized by the rapid growth of small cells which rapidly spread throughout the lungs. Due to its aggressive nature, it is often difficult to treat and has a worse prognosis than other forms of lung cancer. Treatment options typically include chemotherapy and radiation. Early detection of SCLC is the key to successful treatment and increasing the patient's chances of survival. Unfortunately, many cases are diagnosed only after the cancer has already progressed. Patients with early-stage SCLC have a greater chance of surviving the disease, and thus it is essential that individuals at risk be aware of the symptoms and risk factors associated with the disease.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 52 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Small Cell Lung Cancer, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Lung Cancer Epidemiology.

Journal editorial board
Krzysztof Roszkowski · Poland Peter Lee · United Kingdom Jonathan Riess · United States

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