Small Cell Lung Cancer: Treatment

Description: Lung cancer can be classified as either small cell lung cancer (SCLC) or non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), based on the characteristics of the disease and its response to treatment. This course presents basic information about classification and staging, prognosis, and treatment options for small cell lung cancer.

• Explain how the TNM scale is used in grading lung cancers
• Assign a stage to a particular TNM rating
• Describe performance ratings and explain how they are used in treatment
• List factors involved in making quality of life treatment decisions
• Explain when and where surgery should be used
• Describe the use of radiotherapy as both a palliative and curative tool
• List the types of chemical agents used in chemotherapy
• Explore the appropriate diagnostic investigations for SCLC
• Explain why staging investigations are done prior to chemotherapy
• Explain the role of cranial irradiation in SCLC
• List statistics justifying close follow-up regimens
• Explore diagnostic options given a particular case history
• Explain why a superior vena cava obstruction is of concern in lung cancer
• List what factors should be considered when chemotherapy is the treatment of choice
• Describe the purpose of palliative radiotherapy

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