Where does lung cancer metastasize to?
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BLLAB
Bone
Liver
Lymph nodes
Adrenals
Brain
Staging of lung cancer
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, - NSCLC staged according to TNM system
- SCLC doesn't use TNM; aggressive cancer that is always considered
systemic. Staged as limited (one side of the chest) or extensive (located on
both sides of chest)
- 60-70% already have extensive when diagnosed
paraneoplastic syndrome is MOST associated w/?
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SCLC?
What is the most important risk factor for lung cancer?
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- leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women
- Most important risk factor in 80-90% of lung cancers is *smoking*
- Risk related to total exposure to tobacco smoke (how many? how long?)
Explain how NSCLC is staged:
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•NSCLC staged according to TNM system
•T denotes tumor size, location, and degree of invasion.
, •N indicates regional lymph node invasion.
M represents presence/absence of distant metastases
What are the characteristics of Small-cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)?
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- very rapid growth
- most malignant
- spreads early via lymphatic system
- associated w/endocrine disorders
- chemotherapy and radiation
- poor prognosis
What are the OTHER carcinogens that pose risk for developing lung cancer:
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- pollution
- radiation/radon
- asbestos
- industrial agents (nickel, uranium, chromium, formaldehyde, arsenic)
- polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (plastics & petr*
Explain how radiation therapy works for lung cancer:
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•Used as curative therapy, palliative therapy, or adjuvant therapy
•Primary therapy for those unable to tolerate surgery
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Bone
Liver
Lymph nodes
Adrenals
Brain
Staging of lung cancer
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, - NSCLC staged according to TNM system
- SCLC doesn't use TNM; aggressive cancer that is always considered
systemic. Staged as limited (one side of the chest) or extensive (located on
both sides of chest)
- 60-70% already have extensive when diagnosed
paraneoplastic syndrome is MOST associated w/?
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SCLC?
What is the most important risk factor for lung cancer?
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- leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women
- Most important risk factor in 80-90% of lung cancers is *smoking*
- Risk related to total exposure to tobacco smoke (how many? how long?)
Explain how NSCLC is staged:
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•NSCLC staged according to TNM system
•T denotes tumor size, location, and degree of invasion.
, •N indicates regional lymph node invasion.
M represents presence/absence of distant metastases
What are the characteristics of Small-cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)?
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- very rapid growth
- most malignant
- spreads early via lymphatic system
- associated w/endocrine disorders
- chemotherapy and radiation
- poor prognosis
What are the OTHER carcinogens that pose risk for developing lung cancer:
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- pollution
- radiation/radon
- asbestos
- industrial agents (nickel, uranium, chromium, formaldehyde, arsenic)
- polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (plastics & petr*
Explain how radiation therapy works for lung cancer:
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•Used as curative therapy, palliative therapy, or adjuvant therapy
•Primary therapy for those unable to tolerate surgery
