Lung cancer ☺️ Flashcards

1
Q

What are the signs and symptoms

A
Haemoptysis
Coughing
Weight loss
Night sweats
Clubbing
SOB
Chest pain
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What are the risk factors for lung cancer

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Smoking/passive
Asbestos
Preexisting lung disease
Xrays, CTs
Genetics
Air pollution
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How would you manage any patient over 40 with unexplained haemoptysis?

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2 week wait referral for cancer investigations

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What investigations would you order

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CXR => see mass
Biopsy => histological confirmation
PET scan => locate metabolically active areas of lung

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What are the types of lung cancer

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Small cell lung carcinoma
Non small cell lung carcinoma
-Pancoast, found at the apex

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How would you manage lung cancer

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Depends on the staging

Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Pain management

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