Small cell carcinoma. What is it?

I want to help my mom. This cancer isn't her only problem, so any info that you can give me is greatly appreciated. She has been fighting this for over 6 months...what is next?

Small cell carcinoma is really bad news, I hate to give someone bad news but small cell is one of the hardest cancers to beat.
Honey, I feel really bad for you. I lost my spouse to cancer 19 months ago.
Say a prayer for her and for you, and believe that there IS a better place than this. I am so sorry.

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Small cell carcinoma is a type of carcinoma usually associated with the lung, though it can be associated with other topographies, such as in cervical cancer.

When associated with the lung, it is sometimes called "Oat cell carcinoma" due to the flat cell shape and scanty cytoplasm. It originates from neuroendocrine cells in the bronchus and often leads to ectopic production of hormones ADH and ACTH. It is the most widely metastatic of all tumors (and henced staged differently) and is sometimes seen in combination with squamous cell carcinomas. Smoking is a significant etiological factor.

In addition to the lungs, small cell carcinoma is also known to play a role in prostate cancer. Due to the fact that there is little variation in prostate specific antigen levels this form of cancer is normally diagnosed at an advanced stage.

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where is it located? Has she been thru surgery? Is she going on chemo.. Ask her doctor, if you want detailed explanations.

Small cell carcinoma is -----------------
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing type of lung cancer. It tends to spread much more quickly than non-small cell lung cancer.

There are three different types of small cell lung cancer:

Small cell carcinoma (oat cell cancer)
Mixed small cell/large cell carcinoma
Combined small cell carcinoma
Most small cell lung cancers are the oat cell type.

I really hope your mom gets better and this cancer or any other cancers don't come back. Good luck :)

I would love to help but honey you didn't tell us where the cancer is--- so, go to webmd and put in the EXACT diagnosis of your mom's cancer- and after reading the info there, call your mom's doctor and get the secretary to allow you to talk to the doctor- it is HIS RESPONSIBILITY to take the time to talk to the patient's family explaining the treatment plan, the course it will take, the outlook as far as percentages of success after radiation, surgery and chemotherapy--- if all of the above has already been done to your mom, you need to write down all the questions regarding the prognosis- which means her future, and if the chemo, radiation or both if it was successful and what is her percentage of survival ---

If the doctor does not give you the time of day--- or is evasive. Get a second opinion at a cancer institute- like the CANCER INSTITUTES OF AMERICA--- they are all over the country and they are one of the leading institutes for cancer research and success rates............good luck to you and your mom.

Small cell carcinoma is a common type of lung cancer. It originates in the bronchi of the lung and grow aggressively. Sometimes, small cell carcinoma can cause problems beyond the lungs because they have an effect on hormone production. Complete removal of the diseased lung has the greatest potential for prolonging life and providing a cure. But, this isnt very likely, unless the cancer has not metastasized (or spread to another body part). Radiation therapy and chemotherapy are the only options for now. Right now, researchers are hard at work studying the p53 gene which is the tumor suppressor gene (its the gene that tells the cell to stop multiplying, which is esstentially what can stop cancer cells). They have achieved an 80% cure rate in mice and are optimistic for similar results in humans! If you need help dealing with your mother's illness, go to cancer.org and look up a support group for children with parents who have cancer. I believe they have a hotline number on that website as well. You and your family will be in my prayers. Good luck to you!

Small cell carcinoma is a fast-growing variety of lung cancer. See link.

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