Small cell lung cancer, mesothelioma Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main risk factor?
A
Smoking - strong association
2
Q
What type of mets are common?
A
CNS - MRI/CT recommended
3
Q
What chemotherapy is used?
A
Platinum (cisplatin or carboplatin) with etoposide
4
Q
When is radiotherapy used?
A
Limited
5
Q
How do you manage brain mets?
A
Brain radiotherapy
6
Q
How many cycles of chemo?
A
4
7
Q
What is the most common histological subtype of mesothelioma? Which has the worse survival?
A
Most common: Epithelioid
Worse survival: Sarcomatoid
8
Q
What is the role of radiotherapy in mesothelioma?
A
Symptomatic
9
Q
What is the chemo regimen used in mesothelioma?
A
Cisplatin and pemetrexed
10
Q
What is the median survival of mesothelioma?
A
12.1months
