Lung Cancer Flashcards
which classification of lung cancer is more common
non-small cell
what are the 2 classifications of lung cancer
small cell
non-small cell
which classification of lung cancer is found in the bronchi and spread by infiltration along bronchial wall
small cell
what are the 4 types of non-small cell lung cancer
squamous cell carcinoma
large cell carcinoma
adenocarcinoma
bronchoalveolar
which type of non-small cell lung cancer is centrally located
squamous cell
which type of non-small cell lung cancer is a fast growing, peripherally located cancer
large cell carcinoma
which type of non-small cell lung cancer is found peripherally and metastasizes
adenocarcinoma
which type of non-small cell lung cancer is slow growing
bronchoalveolar
what are some s/s of lung cancer
cough/change in chronic cough
dyspnea
chest/shoulder pain
weight loss
what is the most common surgical treatment
lobectomy
what are the 2 purposes of radiation therapy
make tumor operable
relieve pressure on organs
what is the purpose of chemotherapy
alter tumor growth patterns
treat distant metastasis
what are 2 possible surgical complications
respiratory failure
prolonged mechanical ventilation
what are 3 possible complications of radiation
decreased cardiopulmonary function
pulmonary fibrosis
pericarditis
what are 2 possible complications of chemo
pneumonitis
pulmonary toxicity
