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Lung cancer - small cell

Alternative Names: Cancer - lung - small cell; Small cell lung cancer Prevention: If you smoke, stop smoking. Try to avoid second-hand smoke. Text Continues Below There is no evidence that screening for small cell lung cancer with chest x-rays, CT scans, or other means is beneficial for patients at high risk of developing non-small cell lung cancer. However, some recent studies have suggested that specialized scans called spiral CT scans may help improve cure rates by detecting lung cancer at an earlier stage. This is still under investigation, and such screening is not considered the standard of care.

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