What is Small Cell Lung Cancer?

4. Diagnosis of SCLC

Doctors generally will recommend a screening test for those with high risk for this type of cancer. If you're suspected of having SCLC, the doctor will do further tests before giving any diagnosis. Since the condition is asymptomatic, the disease won't usually surface until it has already advanced to a stage that's more severe. It's also possible to detect SCLC through simple tests like an x-ray, CT scan or an MRI. The doctor can also perform tests like bronchoscopy and sputum cultures.