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Small cell carcinoma is a precursor to late death.


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Small cell carcinoma (SCC) is a highly malignant form of cancer, most commonly found in the lungs. Patients with advanced SCC may experience breathing difficulties, pain, weight loss and malnutrition, fatigue and weakness, neurological symptoms, blood system abnormalities, cachexia, and other symptoms.
1. Dyspnea
Gradually worsening due to tumor compression or invasion of the respiratory tract.
2. Pain
Tumors may cause chest pain, back pain, or pain in other areas.
3. Weight loss and malnutrition
Patients with advanced cancer often experience malnutrition symptoms such as weight loss and loss of appetite.
4. Fatigue and weakness
The body gradually fails, and the patient feels extremely tired and weak.
5. Neurological symptoms such
as headache, dizziness, and confusion.
6. Blood system abnormalities such
as anemia, bleeding, etc.
7. Cachexia is
characterized by weight loss, weakness, anemia, etc. In
addition, the treatment of advanced small cell cancer is mainly to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Patients and their families should work closely with doctors to develop appropriate treatment plans. At the same time, give patients enough care and support to help them tide over difficulties.