Lung Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main cause of lung cancer?
A
Smoking
2
Q
What types of imaging is used to stage lung cancer?
A
CXR, CT, Pet, USS
3
Q
What are the symptoms of a primary tumour?
A
Cough, dyspnea, wheezing, haemoptysis, lung infection
4
Q
What are the symptoms of regional metastases?
A
bloated face, hoarseness, dyspnoea, dyphagia and chest pain
5
Q
Name 3 signs of lung cancer
A
Pale conjuctiva, horners syndrome, muffled heart sounds, enlarged liver, skin metastases
6
Q
What is the most common type of lung cancer?
A
Squamous cell carcinoma
