10.2 Lung cancer Flashcards
1
Q
performance status
A
likeliness to tolerate treatment and again benefit, affected by co-morbidities
2
Q
who will soon be screened for lung cancer? how?
A
55-74
current and ex smokers
by chest CT
3
Q
why can cancer cause weight loss?
A
tumours cause catabolism
4
Q
when wouldn’t you get a biopsy?
A
if it won’t change the management e.g. poor performance status, comorbidities, patient doesn’t want treatment
