Lung cancer treatment Flashcards
1
Q
when would surgery be appropriate for lung cancer treatment
A
for non-small cell with no metastases, if in an accessible site(e.g. peripheral)
2
Q
what is the standard treatment for small cell carcinoma
A
chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy
3
Q
what is the standard treatment for non-small cell carcinoma
A
surgery if possible, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy
4
Q
what palliative measures can be taken for lung cancer patients
A
anti-emetics, analgesia, stenting(trachea/oesophagus), radiation therapy
5
Q
what treatment should all lung cancer patients receive
A
smoking cessation(if relevant)
6
Q
what effect does adjacent radio and chemotherapy have in non-small cell lung cancer
A
improves response rates and extends median survival
