Lung cancer Flashcards
1
Q
If LN lights up on PET, still need biopsy with bronch or EBUS
A
PET has good NPV but poor PPV
2
Q
Stage III
A
chemo + rTx
carbo + vinorelbine
3
Q
EGFR inhibitor S/E
A
acneform rash (bind intracellular portion of EGFR)
- use doxycycline/pred
diarrhoea
pneumonitis
4
Q
ALK inhibitor
A
visual disturbance - flasher/floaters
diarhoea
transaminitis
bradycardia, QT prolongation
5
Q
SCLCC
A
PET not standard, CT CAP enough, but MRIB is always necessary
Limited stage - chemo + Rx
Extensive stage - chemo only
6
Q
Prophylactic whole brain irradiation
A
if good ECOG
