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Small Cell Lung Cancer

If you have small cell lung cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about small cell lung cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.

About Small Cell Lung Cancer

Get an overview of small cell lung cancer and the latest key statistics in the US.

Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention

Learn about the risk factors for small cell lung cancer and what you might be able to do to help lower your risk.

Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging

Know the signs and symptoms of small cell lung cancer. Find out how small cell lung cancer is tested for, diagnosed, and staged.

Treating Small Cell Lung Cancer

If you are facing small cell lung cancer, we can help you learn about the treatment options and possible side effects, and point you to information and services to help you in your cancer journey.

After Treatment

Get information about how to live well after small cell lung cancer treatment and make decisions about next steps.

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If You Have Small Cell Lung Cancer

If you or someone you know has just been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, this short, simple guide can help.

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Download free PDFs of our small cell lung cancer information

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