Small cell lung cancer | Best Oncologist in Kolkata

Lung cancer is broadly divided into two types 1. Non-small cell lung cancer, 2. Small cell lung cancer. Based on size or extent of tumour (T), spread to lymph nodes (N) and spread to distant organ (M) lung cancer can broadly be divided into four stages- Stage I to Stage IV. For the purpose of treatment the small cell lung cancer is broadly divided into two types which are Limited stage (when it is confined to chest) and extensive stage (when it spread elsewhere or there is too extensive chest disease).Treatment of small cell lung cancer depends on stage of cancer, patient’s age, fitness for treatment and other associated medical problem. The role of surgery in small cell lung cancer is limited. Small cell lung cancer is usually treated with Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Animesh Saha, Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Apollo Cancer Centres, Kolkata
Ph: +918777427312
Email: https://dranimeshsaha.com/