Small cell carcinoma (patient information)
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Overview of small cell carcinoma
Small cell carcinoma is a type of histology of carcinoma. It exists in lung cancer, prostate cancer and cervical cancer, etc. And it accounts for approximately 15% of lung cancers. Small cell carcinoma prefer to metastasizing to other organs early and quickly. For treatment, surgery is almost never an option. Chemotherapy may be a better decision. Prognosis for almost all small cell carcinoma is poor.