Signs And Symptoms Of Large Cell Carcinoma

Body Aches And Pain

Some of the earlier but less obvious symptoms of large cell carcinoma in the lungs are the experiencing of body aches and pains. Patients who experience these symptoms might mistakenly associate the pain they feel in their chest, back, and shoulders as being the result of simply being out of shape or getting older. However, what is not obvious is when large cell carcinomas develop along the outer areas of the lungs, they tend to cause pleural effusions, which is when fluid collects in the tissue layers of the lungs known as the pleura. When you take a deep breath, this can cause you to feel like you are struggling to inhale deeply.

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