ItalyEmma Bonino, former leader of +Europe, has been hospitalized in intensive care due to respiratory issues related to her battle against pulmonary microcytoma, a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer known as small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). This type of cancer accounts for 15% of all lung cancer cases and is highly feared due to its rapid progression and tendency to spread quickly. The primary risk factor is tobacco use, with nine out of ten patients having a history of heavy smoking. Other factors include workplace exposure to carcinogens, genetic predisposition, and environmental pollution. Diagnosis is often delayed because symptoms like coughing, fatigue, and breathing difficulties appear only in later stages. In Italy, approximately 6,000 people are diagnosed annually with this condition. Treatment typically involves chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or immunotherapy depending on whether the cancer is localized or has metastasized. According to Professor Giulia Veronesi, survival rates vary, but some patients can achieve remission.
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