For most patients with small cell lung cancer, current treatments do not cure the cancer. The prognosis of small cell carcinoma of the lung depend on the following:
The stage of the cancer
The blood level of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
The patient’s gender and general health
What to expect if I have Small cell carcinoma of the lung  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
For most patients with small cell lung cancer, current treatments do not cure the cancer. The prognosis of small cell carcinoma of the lung depend on the following:
The stage of the cancer
The blood level of lactate dehydrogenase ({{ORGANIZATION}})
The patient’s gender and general health