Oncology: Lung Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Major types
A
Small cell lung cancer (oat cell)
Non small cell lung cancer
2
Q
Non small cell lung cancer
A
Adenocarcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma (25% of all lung cancer)
Large cell carcinoma (10% of NSCLC)
3
Q
Assessment
Cough, dyspnea, hoarseness, hemoptysis, chest pain/pleural pain
Anorexia, weakness
A
Lung Cancer
3
Q
Causes of Lung Cancer
A
Cigarette smoking
Exposure to environmental and occupational pollutants
Genetics
4
Q
Interventions: Lung Cancer
Nonsurgical
A
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
5
Q
Interventions: Lung Cancer
Surgical
A
Laser therapy
Thoracentesis and Pleurodesis
Thoracotomy with lobectomy or segmental resection
