Oncology Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the most common type of cancer to metastases in:
a) men
b) women
A
a) men- prostate cancer
b) women- breast cancer (haematogenous spread)
2
Q
What is the MOST common site for bony metastases
A
Most common site (in descending order)
- spine- most common
- pelvis
- ribs
- skull
- long bones
3
Q
What is the most common type of cancer to cause SVCO?
A
st common malignancy cause- small cell lung cancer
4
Q
What is the management of SVCO?
A
-High dose dexamethasone
-endovascular stenting asap
5
Q
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