Summary of changes in the 2.2013 version of the NCCN small cell lung cancer guidlinnes from the 2012.2 version include:
Initial Evaluation
Bullet 7:" with IV contrast whneever possible" added to CT
Fooenote "a" modified: If extensive stage is established, further shaging evaluation is optional. However, brain imaging, MRI of CT with IV contrast, should be obtained in all patients.