Lung cancer ☺️ Flashcards
1
Q
What are the signs and symptoms
A
Haemoptysis Coughing Weight loss Night sweats Clubbing SOB Chest pain
2
Q
What are the risk factors for lung cancer
A
Smoking/passive Asbestos Preexisting lung disease Xrays, CTs Genetics Air pollution
3
Q
How would you manage any patient over 40 with unexplained haemoptysis?
A
2 week wait referral for cancer investigations
4
Q
What investigations would you order
A
CXR => see mass
Biopsy => histological confirmation
PET scan => locate metabolically active areas of lung
5
Q
What are the types of lung cancer
A
Small cell lung carcinoma
Non small cell lung carcinoma
-Pancoast, found at the apex
6
Q
How would you manage lung cancer
A
Depends on the staging
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Pain management
