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WEEK 22:
Lung cancer- introduction, epidemiology, diagnosis and staging:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| main examples of NSCLC (3) | squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma |
| types of LC (2) | NSCLC and SCLC |
| symptoms and signs | Persistent cough (> 3 weeks) Persistent dyspnoea (> 3 weeks) Haemoptysis Recurrent chest infections Fatigue Loss of appetite Unexplained weight loss Hoarse voice Chest pain Symptoms from metastases Clubbing (not small cell) |
| early and rapid diagnosis includes (SAPRR) | screening, awareness, presentation, recognition and referral |
| TNM | helps determine staging of cancer - tumour, node, metastasis |
| sex differences mainly applies to | squamous cell and SC |
| on PET CT what does it mean if tumour lights up | high metabolic activity |
| what is the easiest and safest way for treatment | biopsy (removing small samples of cells tissues or fluid) |
| sex difference in lung cancer mainly applies to | squamous cell and small cell |
| most common type of lung cancer | adenocarcinoma in NSCLC |