Lung Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
When should one get an annual low dose CT scan to screen for cancer?
A
- Age 55-80
- > 30 pack years
- Currently smoke or quits within 15 years
2
Q
What would you see on a physical exam?
A
asymmetric breath sounds basilar dullness lymphadenopathy organomegaly bone tenderness unexplained nuerologic symptoms
3
Q
How would you treat Stage IA
A
Surgery alone
4
Q
How would you treat Stage IB
A
Surgery and Adjuvant chemo
5
Q
How would you treat Stage II A+B
A
Surgery and adjuvant chemo
6
Q
How would you treat Stage III
A
Surgery maybe
Adjuvant chemo and radiation
7
Q
How would you treat Stage IIIB or IV?
A
Palliative chemo or radiation to relieve symptoms
8
Q
What method is used to determine if a patient is a candidate for biopsy?
A
ECOG Performance Status
9
Q
What are the two main types of epithelia lung cancer?
A
Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLCa)
10
Q
What are the 5 types of NSCLCa
A
Adenocarcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma Large Cell lung cancer Mixed adeno-squamous cell Broncho-alveolar carcinoma
