The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

214. Small But Mighty - An Internist's Approach to Small Cell Lung Cancer

Nov 12, 2023
This podcast episode discusses the clinical presentation, classification, investigations, treatment, and prognosis of small cell lung cancer. It explores the aggressive nature, poor prognosis, and causes of SCLC, as well as the various treatment options including chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The controversial topic of prophylactic cranial radiation is also explored, along with the importance of routine MRI imaging and involvement of other specialists in patient care.
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