Lung Cancer

Question 1

Common Variants of Lung Cancer?

Answer 1

Small Cell - 20%

Non SC - Adenocarcinoma 35%, Squamous Cell 25%

Question 2

Respiratory Symptoms of Lung Cancer?

Answer 2

Dyspnoea, Haemoptysis + Recurrent infection

Question 3

Extra-pulmonary signs of Lung Cancer?

Answer 3

Clubbing, Anaemia, Weight Loss/Cachexia, Hoarse voice

Question 4

Investigating Suspected Lung Cancer?

Answer 4

1) CXR: Hilar enlargement, peripheral opacity + pleural effusion
2) CT-Tap (contrast): Staging

Question 5

Additional Investigations?

Answer 5

Bronchoscopy, Ultrasound + Biopsy

Question 6

Managing NSCLC?

Answer 6

1) Radio/chemotherapy

2) Surgery if isolated = cure

Question 7

Managing SCLC?

Answer 7

1) Radio + Chemotherapy combined

2) Palliative Care - treating endocrine symptoms, stents (reverse obstruction)