Lung Cancer Flashcards

1
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What are the 2 main Lung Cancer Classification?

A

Small Cell and Non-Small Cell

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What are the Classifications of Lung Cancer within Non-small Cell Lung Cancer?

A

Adenocarcinoma
Squamous Cell
Large Cell

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3
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What is the most Common type of Lung Cancer today?

A

Adenocarcinoma

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4
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What is the Rarest form of Lung Cancer?

A

Large Cell Carcinoma

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5
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what is Pancoast’s Syndrome?

A

Lung CA Impinges on upper nerves and Blood Vessels. Causes Right Shoulder pain and atrophy of the hands

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What is Horner’s Syndrome?

A

Impinges on Nerves that go to the EYE.

Causes Ptosis.

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What is Superior Vena Cava Syndrome?

A

Cancer impinges on Superior Vena Cava and causes edema and enlarged veins.around the neck area.

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