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Lung Cancer Flashcards

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what are some RFs for lung cancer

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smoking, radon, radiation, asbestos, other elemental exposures, family history

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What are the major histologic classes of lung cancer

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What are the molecular classifications of lung cancer

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4
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Describe lung cancer stage at diagnosis

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(mostly at late stages)

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What are the screening principles for lung cancer

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What is the USPSTF lung cancer screening recommendation for adults 55-80 with a history of smoking

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  • annual low dose CT with 30 pack year hx and currently smoking or have quit in the last 15 yrs
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What is almost always required to make a cancer diagnosis

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tissue biopsy

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Describe the etiology of NSCLC

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10
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Describe the clinical presentation of NSCLC

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Describe the diagnostic testing for NSCLC

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12
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Describe the treatment for NSCLC

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Describe the etiology of small cell lung cancer

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14
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Describe the clinical presentation of small cell lung cancer

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(faster & more severe than NSCLC)

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Describe the treatment for small cell lung cancer

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Describe the etiology of bronchial carcinoid

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17
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Describe the clinical presentation of bronchial carcinoid

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18
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Describe the diagnostic testing for bronchial carcinoid

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19
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Describe the treatment for bronchial carcinoid

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20
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Describe the etiology of mesothelioma

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21
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Describe the treatment for mesothelioma

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22
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Describe the etiology for solitary pulmonary nodules

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23
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Describe the radiographic characteristics associated with malignancy in a solitary pulmonary nodule

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  • noncalcified nodule
  • size of 3 cm
  • spicular (type 4) nodule edge
  • cavity wall thickness >16 mm

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