Lung Cancer Basics
This cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide.
What is lung cancer?
This type accounts for about 85% of lung cancer cases.
What is non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)?
The single greatest modifiable risk factor for lung cancer.
What is smoking?
A persistent or worsening version of this symptom is common in lung cancer.
What is cough?
– This imaging study is often the first diagnostic test ordered.
What is a chest x-ray?
Lung cancer often has a high mortality rate because it is commonly diagnosed at this stage.
What is an advanced or late stage?
This lung cancer type is aggressive and rapidly metastasizes.
What is small cell lung cancer (SCLC)?
Exposure to this gas in homes increases lung cancer risk.
What is radon?
Coughing up blood is known as this.
What is hemoptysis?
This scan provides detailed imaging of lung structures.
What is a CT scan?
This exposure is most strongly linked to the development of lung cancer.
What is cigarette smoking?
Adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are subtypes of this lung cancer category.
What is non-small cell lung cancer?
Name one occupational exposure linked to lung cancer.
What is asbestos? (also accept silica, industrial toxins)
This symptom results from impaired airflow and gas exchange.
What is dyspnea?
This procedure allows visualization and biopsy of airway lesions.
What is bronchoscopy?
Early lung cancer is difficult to detect because patients are often this.
What is asymptomatic?
This factor most directly guides treatment decisions in lung cancer.
What is cell type and staging?
This type of smoke exposure increases lung cancer risk in non-smokers.
What is secondhand smoke?
This systemic symptom reflects increased metabolic demands of cancer.
What is unintentional weight loss?
This scan is used to detect distant metastasis.
What is a PET scan?
This outcome improves significantly when lung cancer is detected early.
What is survival rate?
This lung cancer type is more strongly associated with smoking.
What is small cell lung cancer?
This past medical history increases lung cancer risk due to chronic inflammation.
What is chronic lung disease?
Shoulder or chest pain may indicate tumor involvement of these structures.
What are surrounding tissues or nerves?
This staging system is used for lung cancer.
What is the TNM system?