Hello, everyone! I need some information on small cell neuroendocrine cancer. I read that it's quite rare but aggressive. Can anyone expand on this, please?
Yes, you're right. Small Cell Neuroendocrine Cancer is an uncommon type of cancer that usually develops in the lungs. It's aggressive because it grows and spreads rapidly.
It's also known as Smcc or Small Cell Carcinoma. A friend of mine was diagnosed with this recently. Besides chemotherapy, are there other treatment options?
For patients diagnosed at an early stage, surgery followed by chemotherapy is often an option. However, in advanced stages, radiation therapy and immunotherapy are also considered.
It's crucial to remember that anyone can get this disease, even though it's rarer than other types of cancer. Symptoms such as coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath should not be ignored.
Definitely, early detection is key. I hope your friend is receiving proper treatment,.