Lecture 19 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most common subtype of lung cancer ?

A

Adenocarcinoma. (Originates in glandular tissue)

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2
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What lung cancers are located centrally ?

A

Small/Oat cell and squamous cell carcinoma.

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3
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What lung cancer is located peripherally ?

A

Large cell carcinoma.

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4
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What type of lung cancer has the worst prognosis ?

A

Small cell carcinoma.

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5
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How do you find the staging of lung cancer ?

A
  1. Use TNM system.

2. Use Fine Needle Biopsy to find staging + subtype.

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6
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Asbestos exposure leads to what kind of lung cancer ?

A

Mesothelioma.

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7
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Asbestos + Smoking = how high is the lung cancer risk?

A

50%-90% higher than the general population.

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8
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What is the 2nd biggest killer after lung cancer ?

A

Colorectal carcinoma.

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9
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What is the first metastatic site of colon cancer?

A

The Liver because it is the first site of drainage.

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10
Q

What marker is used in colon cancer ?

A

Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a tumor marker that is used to monitor the progress of colon tumors (NOT used for diagnosis).

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11
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Does aspirin help or make colorectal carcinoma risks worst?

A

It helps, so it’s given to people with FAP.

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12
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What are paraneoplastic syndromes ?

A

Remote symptoms caused by the tumour’s release of factors. These include…
1.Fever
2.Cachexia
3.Neurological impairments from Immunological responses.
4.Endocrine responses.
etc.

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