Lung Cancer Flashcards
What are the 4 types of Lung Cancer?
Small Cell
Squamous Cell
Adenocarcinoma
Large Cell
What cancer secretes P63
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Which Cancer secretes TTF 1
Adenocarcinoma
What cancer secretes PTH hormone and leads to hypercalcaemia
Squamous Cell
What cancer secretes ACTH
Small Cell
Yellow (mucin) tumour
Neuroendocrine Tumour or Adenocarcinoma
A woman comes in with a rounded face
This was a question from exams, she has cushings because of her small cell lung cancer.
Which cancer is typically found at the top of the lungs and clasically causes hoarseness of voice or horners syndrome
Adenocarcinoma
What is the most common lung cancer?
Squamous cell cancer
is small cell neuroendocrine in nature?
yes
What is more sensitive to chemo and less sensitive to surgery?
Small Cell
What is more sensitive to radiotherapy and surgery as opposed to chemotherapy
Non-SMall Cell
What are the surgical options for lung cancer
Lobectomy or Pneumonectomy