Lung Cancer Flashcards
Lung cancer can be divided into 2 types.
What are they and which is more common?
Which type is more associated with smoking?
What symptoms are specific to small cell lung cancer?
What are the typical features of any adenocarcinoma?
gynaecomastia
ascites
thrombophlebitis migrans
What symptoms are specific to non-small cell lung cancer (adeno and scc)?
What are ALL the symptoms of lung cancer?
RFs for developing lung cancer.
What exam findings would you expect in a patient with lung cancer?
What are the diagnostic investigations for lung cancer?
Red flag features of lung cancer in CT thorax.
Describe this x-ray
What are the supportive investigations for lung cancer and state the indications for each.
What are ALL the investigations for lung cancer and state the indications for each.
How would you stage lung cancer?
What preventative measures can be taken to prevent lung cancer?
What is the ECOG status and how is it interpreted?
Together with subtype and stage of the lung cancer, the ECOG status determines the most appropriate treatment options based on patients level of functioning in terms of independent care of self, daily activity and physical activity (walking/ working).
What are the available types of surgery for lung cancer?
What are the indications for surgery for lung cancer?
What are the indications for chemotherapy and radiotherapy. What is the purpose of radiotherapy?
What is the definitive and supportive management of lung cancer?
Outline the FULL management of lung cancer.
Complications of lung cancer?
