Clinic Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms that are often clarified for lung cancer history
A
- Cough?
- Phelgm?
- Haemoptysis
- Smoking history - pack years
- Asbestos exposure
2
Q
Steps of managing suspected cancer lesion in clinic
A
- CT scan - see if vanished
- PET scan - see if metabolically active using radioactive glucose
- Biopsy - needs to be large enough for this though
3
Q
Ejection fraction normal range
A
50-70%
4
Q
HF reduced ejection fraction value
A
40% or less
5
Q
What is SABR?
A
Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy - localised radiotherapy for lung cancer
6
Q
Best imaging for lung cancer
A
CT scan
Then PET to see if metabolically active if not clear is cancer
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