Malignancy Flashcards
What are the 4 most common cancer types in the UK?
Breast, prostate, lung and bowel
What are the red flags for dysphagia?
Anaemia, Loss of weight, Anorexia, recent onset of progressive symptoms, masses/malaena (ALARM)
What is the most common malignancy type in the oesophagus?
Squamous cell carcinoma
Name 2 red flags for epigastric pain
Malaena and Haematemesis
Where is gastric cancer most commonly located in the stomach?
Cardia or antrum
What type of gastric cancer is most common?
Adenocarcinoma
Name 2 risk factors for gastric cancer
Smoking, family history, high salt diet, H.Pylori
What are the red flags for Jaundice?
Hepatomegaly with irregular border, weight loss, painless and Ascites
What is the most common type of pancreatic cancer?
Ductal adenocarcinoma
Name 2 risk factors for pancreatic cancer
Chronic pancreatitis, family history, smoking, men more affected than women
What are the 2 general symptoms of obstruction?
Abdominal distension and abdominal pain
Name 2 PR bleeding red flags
Tenesmus, change in bowel habit, weight loss, iron deficient anaemia and over 50 years of age
What type of cancer is large bowel cancer?
Adenocarcinoma
What type of staging i used for bowel cancer?
Dukes Staging
