About this condition
Small cell lung carcinoma
This is information, not medical advice. A doctor or genetic counsellor is the right person for decisions.
What this means, in plain words
Small cell lung carcinoma is a rare condition linked to the RB1 gene.
No two people with this condition are the same, and not everything on this page will apply to everyone.
You are not alone
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Things you can do this week
Questions to bring to your doctor
- Has a gene change been found, and is it the kind usually seen in small cell lung carcinoma?
- Is there a treatment for this condition, or a study we could join?
- Should we see a genetic counsellor about what this means for the rest of the family?
Studies looking for participants
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The detailed view: how it works in the body, related diseases and research ideas.