Lung cancer;The general idea
How does Lung cancer start
Lung cancer starts in the cells of the lung with cancerous cells
What types of Lung cancer are there
Non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
Lung cancer
What is the leading cause of Cancer related deaths
Does longness of breath mean you might have lung cancer
No
When is local treatment used
When the cancer is limited to one area of the body: (ex: Lungs)
What is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer
If you smoke
Which cancer is more aggressive
How many people every day will hear the words "You have Lung cancer
Does shortness of breath mean you might have lung cancer
Yes
When is systemic treatment used
When the Lung cancer is affecting your entire body
How does lung cancer spread
These cells destroy other cells and expand to make more cancerous cells
Which cancer type has more chance of getting diagnosed with
NSCLC
What is the most common stage of cancer to be diagnosed
Stage 4, with about half of lung cancer cases are detected at stage 4 when it has already spread to other parts of the body
If I can’t stop using a puffer will I maybe get lung cancer
No
Name one systemic treatment
Targeted therapy, immunotherapy or chemotherapy
How can you avoid lung cancer
Avoid tobacco at all costs or avoid/limit your exposure with cancer causing agents or avoid radon exposure and eat healthy and exercise or trying not to b exposed to second hand smoke
What is the 5-year relative survival rate for NSCLC
The 5-year relative survival rate is about 65% if caught early (localized), but drops to roughly 9% if it has spread to distant organs.
Lung cancer survival is about 62% when diagnosed with _____ Lung cancer
Stage 1
If I have a cough that keeps getting worse or doesn’t stop Do I have a chance of getting lung cancer
Yes
Name one local treatment
Surgery or radiation therapy
_____ is used to find out about Lung cancer
CT scans and chest X-rays
What is the 5 year survival rate for SCLC
the overall 5-year survival rate is low, averaging around 7%.
Why is Lung cancer one of the most preventable cancers?
Because majority of lung cancer cases are due to modifiable risk factors
Name the specific symptom of Lung cancer that I am thinking of (Hint it has to do with coughing)
Coughing up blood
What is one drawback of cancer treatments
It sometimes can’t differentiate between cancerous cells and regular cells which lead to losing your hair