Lung Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 main Lung Cancer Classification?
A
Small Cell and Non-Small Cell
2
Q
What are the Classifications of Lung Cancer within Non-small Cell Lung Cancer?
A
Adenocarcinoma
Squamous Cell
Large Cell
3
Q
What is the most Common type of Lung Cancer today?
A
Adenocarcinoma
4
Q
What is the Rarest form of Lung Cancer?
A
Large Cell Carcinoma
5
Q
what is Pancoast’s Syndrome?
A
Lung CA Impinges on upper nerves and Blood Vessels. Causes Right Shoulder pain and atrophy of the hands
6
Q
What is Horner’s Syndrome?
A
Impinges on Nerves that go to the EYE.
Causes Ptosis.
7
Q
What is Superior Vena Cava Syndrome?
A
Cancer impinges on Superior Vena Cava and causes edema and enlarged veins.around the neck area.