Introduction: Risk Factors and Characteristics Defining SCLC

Author(s):

Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBAAnne Chiang, MD, PhD

Panelists discuss how small cell lung cancer (SCLC) differs from non–small cell lung cancer in terms of staging, epidemiology, risk factors, prevention strategies, and prognosis, while also exploring the distinctions between limited-stage and extensive-stage SCLC and considering potential improvements in staging practices.

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EP: 1.Introduction: Risk Factors and Characteristics Defining SCLC

EP: 2.Established Multidisciplinary Therapies for SCLC

How is small cell lung cancer (SCLC) different than other types of lung cancer, specifically non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)? What are the differences between limited-stage and extensive-stage SCLC?
What is the epidemiology associated with SCLC, and what are the prognoses associated with limited-stage and extensive-stage SCLC?
What are the main risk factors associated with SCLC, how can this disease be prevented, and what are the best strategies for promoting prevention to patients?
How do you stage SCLC in your practice in terms of extensive and limited-stage disease? How can staging be improved in the future?