Carcinoma responding maximally to radiotherapy is: September 2006
Correct Answer: Small cell carcinoma
Description: Ans. C: Small cell carcinoma Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is considered distinct from other lung cancer, called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLCs), because of their clinical and biologic characteristics. Small cell lung cancer exhibits aggressive behavior, with rapid growth, early spread to distant sites, exquisite sensitivity to chemotherapy and radiation, and frequent association with distinct paraneoplastic syndromes. Surgery usually plays no role in its management
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