Lung Cancer

Question 1

Lung cancer is the commonest Male cancer.

Does it exceed breast cancer as a cause of death in women?

(x3 higher rate in lowest socio-economic group compared to highest)

Answer 1

In many areas of the UK, YES

Question 2

Lung cancer is very much related to smoking.

List 2 things that the incidence is proportional to in this regard

What percentage of lung cancers in men and women are caused by smoking

Answer 2

• Duration of habit
• Number of cigarettes smoked

Men: 90%
Women: 80%

Question 3

Other than smoking, list 4 factors that predispose to lung cancer

Answer 3

• Genetics
• Dietary factors
• Exposure to Radon
• Exposure to Asbestos

Question 4

What are 2 methods of obtaining tissue for diagnostic purposes

Answer 4

• Bronchoscopy

- Needle biopsy of lung/ pleura

Question 5

Which treatment is most likely to result in long-term survival of lung cancer?

Answer 5

Surgery, but some patients will live beyond 5 tears with Chemo- and Radiotherapy

Question 6

Do Lung cancer patients always have symptoms?

Answer 6

No can be asymptomatic and can not have any signs either

Question 7

What is a potential game changer in lung cancer treatment?

Answer 7

Biological targeted therapies