Chapter 22 Lung Cancer

Question 1

What tests are used to see if lung cancer has spread

Answer 1

CT, MRI, PET

Question 2

eligibility for lobectomies is limited by what

Answer 2

performance status (nutrition can influence)

Question 3

What percentage of lung ca patients present with significant wt loss at time of dx

Answer 3

60%

Question 4

chemo agents used in lung cancer that bind to albumin

Answer 4

cisplatin/paclitaxel (in these low albumin would result in toxicity)

Question 5

why would basal metabolism increase for lung cancer

Answer 5

systemic inflammation and increased workload required for breathing

Question 6

What potential nutrition intervention could improve post op complications of lobectomy

Answer 6

BCAA supplementation + RD + exercise

Question 7

high doses of what increased cases of lung cancer

Answer 7

beta carotene

Question 8

in lung cancer selenium supplementation only indicated in

Answer 8

those with low seleniums status

Question 9

improved outcomes for lung cancer when increasing PO intake of

Answer 9

beta carotene FOODS

Question 10

Glutamine supplementation in lung cancer

Answer 10

May decrease chances of peripheral neuropathy

Question 11

T/F obese patients with lung cancer survive longer

Answer 11

True