Variations in cancer centers' use of cytology for the diagnosis of small cell lung carcinoma in the National Cancer Data Base

Cytology is an accurate, safe, cost‐effective, and guideline‐recommended method for the diagnosis of small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC), but little is known about whether its use varies by treatment facility and patient characteristics.

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