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Large cell carcinoma

Large cell carcinoma: Introduction

Large cell carcinoma: Large cell carcinoma is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs. This non-small cell lung cancer that represents 10% to 20% of all tumors that start in the bronchi, which are the main branches of the trachea that lead to the lungs. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Large cell carcinoma is available below.

Symptoms of Large cell carcinoma

• A persistent cough
• Hemoptysis
• Shortness of breath or wheezing
• Fatigue
• Recurrent pneumonias in the same place
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 14 symptoms of Large cell carcinoma

Treatments for Large cell carcinoma

• After the stage and extent of the cancer has been determined, the cancer will need one or several types of treatment. This could include the surgical removal of the cancer, treating the area of the cancer with radiation, or using chemotherapy
• Palliative management of symptoms
• more treatments...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Large cell carcinoma:

• Colon & Rectal Cancer: Home Testing
  • Home Colorectal Cancer Tests
  • Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Tests
• Lung & Respiratory Health Tests:
  • Asthma-Related Home Test Kits
• more...»

Wrongly Diagnosed with Large cell carcinoma?

• Misdiagnosis of Large cell carcinoma
• Failure to diagnose Large cell carcinoma
• Hidden causes of Large cell carcinoma (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Large cell carcinoma

Large cell carcinoma: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Large cell carcinoma:

• Without treatment, cancer will continue to grow. As with any cancer, even if large cell carcinoma seems to have disappeared after treatment, there is a chance the cancer can return
• more complications...»

Causes of Large cell carcinoma

• Cigarette smoking
• Exposure to other chemicals and exposures to agents such as asbestos, radon, chromium, nickel and arsenic may be associated with the development of lung cancer
• more causes...»

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More information about causes of Large cell carcinoma:

• Underlying causes of Large cell carcinoma

Large cell carcinoma: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Large cell carcinoma

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Large cell carcinoma: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Cancer Specialists:
  • Oncology (Cancer specialists)
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Pediatric Hematology / Oncology (Child Cancer/Leukemia)
  • Radiation Oncology (Diagnostic/X-rays)
  • Gynecological Oncology
  • Hematology (Blood/Leukemia Specialists)
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
  • Pulmonology (Lung Health Specialists)
  • Pediatric Pulmonology (Child Lung Health)
• more specialists...»

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Hospitals & Clinics: Large cell carcinoma

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Large cell carcinoma:

• Cancer (Oncology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• Lung Health (Pulmonology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• more hospital ratings...»

Hospital & Clinic quality ratings »

Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Large cell carcinoma, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Large cell carcinoma: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Prognosis for Large cell carcinoma

Prognosis for Large cell carcinoma: Large cell carcinoma usually is diagnosed after the disease has spread. The overall prognosis for large cell carcinoma and other non-small cell lung cancers is poor, with a 5-year survival rate of about 16%.

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Research about Large cell carcinoma

Visit our research pages for current research about Large cell carcinoma treatments.

Clinical Trials for Large cell carcinoma

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Large cell carcinoma include:

• An Open Label Study of a Peptide Vaccine in Patients With Stage IIb or IIIa Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• A Study of Motexafin Gadolinium (MGd) in Combination With Docetaxel and Cisplatin for Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Motexafin Gadolinium Injection
• Phase II Trial of Motexafin Gadolinium and Pemetrexed (Alimta) for Second Line Treatment in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Motexafin gadolinium
• more trials...»

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Large cell carcinoma: Broader Related Topics

• Cancer
• Respiratory system tumors
• Respiratory conditions
• Lung conditions
• Chest conditions
• more types...»

Types of Large cell carcinoma

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