Basics
A lung neoplasm is defined as this
an abnormal mass of tissue that grows uncontrollably
This type accounts for >80% of lung cancers
non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC)
Most common symptom of lung cancer
cough
Initial imaging for suspected lung cancer.
CXR
Airway obstruction from tumor may cause this
Dyspnea
Two main types of lung tumors
benign and malignant
Most common subtype of NSCLC
adenocarcinoma
Coughing up blood is called this
hemoptysis
Best imaging to define tumor extent
CT scan with contrast
Tumor compressing airway leads to this complication
Atelectasis
This type of tumor spreads and invades tissue
malignant
This type is usually central and linked to smoking
squamous cell carcinoma
Shortness of breath is called this
Dyspnea
Test used to confirm diagnosis
Biopsy
Superior vena cava compression leads to this syndrome
SVC syndrome
Leading cause of cancer death in the U.S
Lung CA
This cancer is aggressive and spreads early
small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC)
Unintentional weight loss is a sign of this
advanced/metastatic disease
This system is used to stage lung cancer
TNM staging
A patient with hemoptysis—priority RT concern
Airway protection
Main cause of lung cancer
Smoking
This cancer is usually found in smokers and has poor prognosis
SCLC
Name one systemic symptom of lung cancer
fatigue, fever, or cachexia (body Wasting)
What does “M” represent in TNM
metastasis
A smoker presents with cough, weight loss, and hemoptysis—priority next step
imaging and biopsy for lung cancer