Lung Tumours/ Lung Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
How are lung cancers classified?
A
Small cell carcinoma (15%)
Non-small cell carcinoma (80%)
2
Q
Paraneoplastic syndromes caused by Small cell lung carcinomas?
A
ADH sec
ACTH sec
Lambert-eaton myasthenic syndrome
Cerebellar syndrome.
3
Q
Paraneoplastic syndrome caused by Squamous cell lung carcinoma?
A
Hypercalcemia.
4
Q
What affects lung cancer treatment?
A
STAGE
also: Co-morbidities, PFT’s, performance status.
5
Q
SE’s of cytotoxic lung cancer chemo?
A
Nephrotox Ototx Nausea Electrolyte disturbances Haemolytic anemia.
