Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) occurs as a result of the abnormal proliferation of cells in the lungs. It is a common type of lung cancer that grows slowly compared to small cell lung cancer.
The symptoms of NSCLC include shortness of breath, a cough that doesn’t go away, pain in the chest, chest discomfort, cough that worsens, difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing up blood, hoarse voice, appetite loss, unexplainable weight loss, weakness, fatigue, trouble swallowing, swelling of the face and neck veins.
Treatment options for Non-small cell lung cancer include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Tagrisso 80mg tablet is a medication used to treat NSCLC, and it contains the active ingredient Osimertinib.