Small-Cell Lung Cancer (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Small-Cell Lung Cancer Overview
- Small-Cell Lung Cancer Causes
- Small-Cell Lung Cancer Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Small-Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Prevention
Unlike other cancers, lung cancer is often associated with known risk factors for the disease. The predominant cause of lung cancer is tobacco smoking; therefore, the most important means of preventing lung cancer is to quit smoking.
Products that are available to help quit smoking include nicotine gum, medicated nicotine sprays or inhalers, nicotine patches, and an oral medication (bupropion). In addition, group therapy and behavioral training further increase the chances of quitting.
For information about how to quit smoking, visit the following links:
- National Cancer Institute, Clearing the Air, Quit Smoking Today
- American Lung Association, Freedom From Smoking
- Smokefree.gov
- Quitnet
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Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is considered distinct from other lung cancers, called non–small-cell lung cancers (NSCLCs), because of their clinical and biologic characteristics.

