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Lung Cancer Flashcards

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What are the different types of lung cancer?

A

Adenocarcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Large Cell Lung Cancer

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What are some risk factors of lung cancer?

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Smoking (85% lung ca related)
Asbestos (5x increase risk)
Radiation exposure
2nd Hand Smoke
HIV
Parenchymal Scarring
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What are symptoms of lung cancers?

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  • Cough
  • Hemoptysis
  • Dyspnea
  • Chest pain
  • Clubbing
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What investigations would you do to work-up lung cancer?

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  • Chest X-ray
  • Computed Tomography of Chest
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Staging (LFT, Ca, ALP, CT chest/abdo, bone scan)
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What are therapeutic options for lung cancer?

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  • Surgery only curative
  • Radiotherapy
  • Chemotherapy
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