Large Cell Carcinoma occurs in approximately 10% of the cases of lung cancer

This is a group of tumors whose cells are large in comparison to other cells

Typically these tumors do not fit into other categories.

These tumors are very aggressive and double cell numbers quickly

4 main types account for over 90% of Lung Cancers

1.  Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
2.  Lung Adenocarcinoma
3.  Large Cell Lung Carcinoma
4.  Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

Symptoms:
   -    Cough
   -    Sputum [Blood and/or mucus]
   -    Shortness of Breath
   -    Wheezing
   -    Dyspnea
   -    Weight Loss
   -    Fatigue
   -    Loss of appetite
   -    Difficulty swallowing [Dysphagia]
   -    Asthenia  -  lack or loss of strength, weakness
   -    Seizures
   -    Change in voice
   -    Nausea
   -    Headache

Treatment:

Surgery

Radiotherapy

Chemotherapy:
•         Cisplatin   (Platinol)
•         Camptosar
•         Camptothecin
•         Carboplatin   (Paraplatin)
•         Epirubicin
•         Etoposide
•         Topotecan   (Hycamtin)