Lung Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What are some risk factors for lung cancer?
A
- Smoking
- Asbestos
- Radiation
- Nickel
2
Q
What does lung cancer look like on a chest radiograph?
A
A solid mass
3
Q
What is the investigation of choice for a suspected lung cancer?
A
CXR
4
Q
What are the common symptoms of lung cancer?
A
SOB
Cough
Chest pain
Haemoptysis
Weight loss
5
Q
What are some less common symptoms of lung cancer?
A
Hoarseness (Recurrent laryngeal nerve compression)
Dysphagia
Neurological - Horners
Bone Pain - Mets
6
Q
What are some physical signs of lung cancer?
A
Clubbing
Cachexia
SVC obstruction and neck swelling
7
Q
What is a pancoast tumour?
A
Apex tumour causing rib destruction, shoulder pain and hand atrophy via C8, T1 damage
8
Q
Histologically, what are the two types of lung cancer?
A
- Small cell lung cancer
- Non small cell lung cancer
