The Onco Life Podcast
Welcome to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for cancer care insights, treatment updates, and patient-centered education. Hosted by the team at Onco Life Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this podcast is designed to guide patients, caregivers, and listeners through every stage of the cancer journey.
Each episode features expert advice from our oncologists, wellness tips, treatment innovations, and answers to the most common questions about cancer types, therapies, and recovery.
🎧 Empowering you with knowledge, support, and compassionate care—every step of the way.
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The Onco Life Podcast
NSCLC vs. SCLC: Understanding Lung Cancer Types
In this episode, we explore two of the most common types of lung cancer: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Understanding the difference between these two types can help patients and caregivers make informed decisions when it comes to diagnosis, treatment, and overall care.
🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- The major differences between NSCLC and SCLC
- Subtypes of NSCLC like adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma
- Why SCLC is considered more aggressive and often harder to treat
- How staging impacts treatment strategies
- Treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapies
- Tips on recognizing early signs and when to seek medical attention
We also discuss why early detection through screening can drastically improve treatment outcomes, especially for high-risk individuals.
🧬 Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this episode offers a clear breakdown of the lung cancer types and what each diagnosis can mean for you or your loved ones.
📖 Read the full blog post here:
https://oncolifecentre.com/understanding-the-different-types-of-lung-cancer-nsclc-vs-sclc/
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🎧 This episode is presented by Onco Life Centre, where we believe in education, empowerment, and expert cancer care. We’re proud to support patients in Malaysia and around the world with trusted, evidence-based oncology information.
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