Stage IV Lung Small Cell Carcinoma AJCC v7
specificStage IV includes: (Any T, Any N, M1a); (Any T, Any N, M1b). M1a: Lung cancer with separate tumor nodule(s) in a contralateral lobe; tumor with pleural nodules or malignant pleural (or pericardial) effusion. M1b: Distant metastasis. (AJCC 7th ed.)
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Cancer Funding
Top Centers for Stage IV Lung Small Cell Carcinoma AJCC v7(13)
Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →
| # | Center | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 57.3 |
| 2 | Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, TN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 57.3 |
| 3 | UC San Diego Moores Cancer CenterLa Jolla, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 57.3 |
| 4 | Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 57.3 |
| 5 | UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer CenterSacramento, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 57.3 |
| 6 | University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 57.3 |
| 7 | VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer CenterRichmond, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 57.3 |
| 8 | Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program | 57.3 |
| 9 | Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 57.3 |
| 10 | Princess Margaret Cancer CentreToronto, ON Active Research Program | 57.3 |
| 11 | BC CancerVancouver, BC Active Research Program | 57.3 |
| 12 | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive | 34.8 |
| 13 | USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive | 34.8 |
Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →