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Lung cancer Flashcards

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Lung cancer : Aetiology

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  • Smoking - increases risk by 10x
  • Asbestos exposure - increases risk by 5x
  • Radon gas - radioactive decay product of uranium
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Lung cancer : Criteria for 2 week Lung ca referral pathway

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  • have chest X‑ray findings that suggest lung cancer
    OR
  • are *aged 40 and over with *unexplainedhaemoptysis
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Lung cancer : Criteria for 2ww CXR

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Offer *CXR *within 2 weeks if aged over 40 AND

  1. Smoker with 1> symptom

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  1. Non smoker with > 2 of the following sx
  • New chronic cough
  • Fatigue
  • SOB
  • Chest pain
  • Weight loss
  • Appetite loss
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Lung cancer : Criteria to consider a CXR

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Consider CXR if >40 and any 1 symptom

  1. *persistent or recurrent chest infection
  2. *fingerclubbing
  3. *supraclavicular lymphadenopathy or persistent cervical lymphadenopathy
  4. *chest signs consistent with lung cancer
  5. *thrombocytosis : raised platelets secondary to inflammatory immune response and cytokine/growth factor release by lung cancer tumours.
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Lung cancer : Clincal symptoms

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  1. *persistentcough
  2. *haemoptysis
  3. *dyspnoea
  4. *chest pain
  5. *weight lossandanorexia
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Lung cancer : Clinical signs

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    • a fixed, monophonic wheeze may be noted
    • supraclavicular lymphadenopathy or persistent cervical lymphadenopathy
    • clubbing
    • Horner’s syndrome
    • Distended neck veins from vena cava obstruction
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Lung cancer : Investigations - Blood tests

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  1. FBC : Thrombocytosis, anaemia secondary to cancer,
  2. Raised LFTs - liver mets
  3. Hyponatremia - ADH from SIADH
  4. Hyperglycaemia, hypokalaemia : Excess ACTH
  5. ALP raised : Bone metastases
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Lung cancer : Investigations - Imaging

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  1. Chest XR : well defined consolidation
  2. CT chest and adrenal glands : Check for metastasis
  3. Flexible bronchoscopy : histology and biopsy
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What are the different types of lung cancer?

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  1. Non small cell lung cancer
    - Adenocarcinoma
    - Squamous cell carcinoma
  2. Small cell lung cancer
  3. Large cell lung cancer
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Which is the most common type of lung cancer?

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Non small cell carcinoma : accounts for 80% of all lung cancers

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Lung cancer: NSCC : Adenocarcinoma : Histology

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  • form from glandular structures and can generate mucin
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Lung cancer: NSCC : Adenocarcinoma - causes

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Most common lung cancer in never smokers

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Lung cancer: NSCC : Adenocarcinoma - location in the lungs

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  • Arise peripherally in the lungs
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Lung cancer: NSCC : Adenocarcinoma - Clinical features

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Paraneoplastic syndrome

  1. Gynaecomastia :
    * Due to release of oestrogen which can increase breast tissue development in males
  2. Hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy
    * Clubbing of the fingers and toes
    * Secondary to release of cytokines and growth factors stimulating osteoblast production
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Lung cancer: NSCC : Squamous cell carcinoma - location in the lungs

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Arises centrally in the lungs

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Lung cancer: NSCC : Squamous cell carcinoma - causes

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Very strongly associated with smoking

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Lung cancer: NSCC : Squamous cell carcinoma - Histology

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Squamous square shaped and can produce keratin

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Lung cancer: NSCC : Squamous cell carcinoma - Clinical features

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Paraneoplastic syndrome

  1. Hypercalcaemia;
    Secondary to parathyroid hormone released from tumour
  2. Hyperthyroidism:
    Secondary to ectopic TSH release
  3. Hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy :
    - Clubbing of the fingers and toes
    - Secondary to release of cytokines and growth factors stimulating osteoblast production
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Lung cancer: NSCC : Horner’s syndrome - Pathophysiology

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Adenocarcinoma and Squamous cell cancer can cause pan coast tumours
* Pancoast tumours cause compression of brachial plexus
* leading to the due to dysfunctional sympathetic nerve.

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Lung cancer: NSCC : Horner’s syndrome - Symptoms

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Triad of of symptoms are;
* Constricted pupils,
* Drooping upper eye lid
* Loss of ability to sweat of that side of the face

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Lung cancer: NSCC : Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy

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Compression of the recurrent laryngeal nerve due to tumour
*Sx *: Hoarseness of voice

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Lung cancer: NSCC : Stage 1-4

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  • Stage 1 - small tumour and no spread
  • Stage 2 - >4cm and with local lymph nose spread
  • Stage 3 - Extensive lymphoid spread
  • Stage 4 - metastasises 1 area other than lung
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Lung cancer: NSCC : Stage 1-2} Management

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Curative intent
* Surgical lobectomy with lymph node resection
* Adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy

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Lung cancer: NSCC : Stage 3-4} Management

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Chemotherapy to improve survival and quality of life

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Lung cancer : Small cell lung cancer : Incidence
* 15% of lung cancer * Strong association with smoking
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Lung cancer : Small cell lung cancer : Prognosis
* Aggressive malignancy, 2/3 of patient have evidence of distal metastasis at presentation * Develops and metastasis quickly
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Lung cancer : Small cell lung cancer : Histology
* Malignant epithelial tumor arising from cells lining the lower respiratory tract * Tumor cells are small and densely packed
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Lung cancer : Small cell lung cancer : Location in the lungs
* Arise central lung with mediastinal involvement
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Lung cancer : Small cell lung cancer : Paraneoplastic syndrome
1. **Excess ACTH release** * Triggers excess release of cortisol from the adrenal glands causing Cushing’s like symptoms * Hypertension, hyperglycaemia, hypokalaemia } 2. **Lambert - Eaton myasthenia syndrome** * neurological symptoms from type 2 hypersensitivity reaction caused by the production of auto antibodies which bind and destroy neurone
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Lung cancer : Small cell lung cancer : Management
1. **Limited stage** - confined to ipsilater hemithorax * Radiotherapy + chemotherapy ; can be encompassed within radiation field 2. **Extensive stage** - systemic metastasis * Chemotherapy and immunotherapy 3. **Surgery** : only 20% of patients are suitable due to advanced nature of the disease
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Lung cancer : Large cell lung cancer : features
* Lack both glandular and squamous differentiation * Can arise centrally
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Mesothelioma : Definition
Cancer of the mesothelial layer of the pleural lining that is strongly associated with asbestos exposure
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Mesothelioma : Clinical features
* Dyspnoea, weight loss, chest wall pain * Clubbing * 30% present as painless pleural effusion * Hx of Asbestos exposure * Metastasis to contralateral lung and peritoneum
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Mesothelioma : Investigation
1. CXR : Pleural effusion or thickening 2. Second line : Pleural CT 3. Pleural fluid aspiration or biopsy of pleura
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Asbestosis : Definition
chronic lung condition caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers. the severity of asbestosis is related to the length of exposure.
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Asbestosis : Clinical features
* dyspnoea and reduced exercise tolerance * clubbing
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Asbestosis : Investigations
1. CXR * lower lobe fibrosis - bilateral end-inspiratory crackles * Pleural plaques are benign and do not undergo malignant change. They, therefore don't require any follow-up. * 2. lung function tests show a restrictive pattern with reduced gas transfer
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Asbestosis : Management
It is treated conservatively - no interventions offer a significant benefit.
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Nicotine replacement therapy : SE
* adverse effects include nausea & vomiting, headaches and flu-like symptoms
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Varenicline : MOA
* a nicotinic receptor partial agonist * should be started 1 week before the patients target date to stop * the recommended course of treatment is 12 weeks * **nausea** is the most common adverse effect. Other common problems include **headache, insomnia, abnormal dreams** * varenicline should be used with **caution in patients with a history of depression or self-harm**. * **contraindicated in pregnancy and breast feeding**
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Bupropion : MOA
* a **norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and nicotinic antagonist** * should be started 1 to 2 weeks before the patients target date to stop * small risk of seizures (1 in 1,000) * **contraindicated in epilepsy, pregnancy and breast feeding. Having an eating disorder is a relative contraindication**

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