Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) occurs when uncontrolled growth occurs in the small cells of the lung leading to the development of malignant (cancerous) tumours.  It is also known as small cell lung carcinoma and oat cell carcinoma (due to the appearance of the cells).  According to Cancer Research UK it accounts for approximately 20% of all lung cancers.  In this article I will be discussing this condition in greater detail. There are three types of SCLC: 1) SMALL CELL CARCINOMA:- This is the main type of SCLC accounting for approximately 95% of all SCLC cases. 2) MIXED SMALL CELL/LARGE … [Read more...]