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Chemotherapy for Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:28 am

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Lung Cancer(Free Handout)



Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (Limited-Stage)


The following are standard treatment programs for limited-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Combination chemotherapy—with or without prophylactic cranial (head) irradiation, or "PCI," for patients who respond completely—may be especially beneficial for those with impaired lung function or poor performance status. Individuals should be aware that PCI treatment may produc...Read the full article
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