Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer is a group of lung cancers defined by how the cells look under a microscope. Early stages often show no signs, and symptoms such as a persistent cough tend to appear later.
Key points
- Treatment for non-small cell lung cancer may involve surgery, radiation or targeted medicines, depending on the stage and cell type.
- Targeted medicines such as erlotinib work by blocking a protein that helps certain cancer cells grow.
Medicines listed for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
The listed product contains erlotinib, a targeted medicine that blocks a protein involved in the growth of certain non-small cell lung cancer cells. Tarceva is a 100mg tablet.
