Notes in 01_Lung Cancer

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::15}}% of Lung Cancers are classified as {{c1::Small Cell Lung Carcinomas (SCLC)}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::85}}% of Lung Cancers are classified as {{c1::Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinomas (Non-SCLC)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Types of Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinomas (Non-SCLC) include  {{c1::Squamous cell carcinoma}} {{c1::Adenocarcinoma}} {{c1::Large cell carcinom…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Lung Cancer}} {{c1::Chronic Coughing >3 weeks}} {{c1::Haemoptysis}} {{c1::Wheeze}} {{c1::Chest and bone pain}} {{c1::Chest in…
Published	02/10/2024	Invasion of the {{c1::Left Recurrent Laryngeal}} Nerve by lung cancer leads to {{c2::hoarse and bovine cough}}
Published	02/10/2024	Invasion of the {{c1::Cervical Sympathetic Ganglia}} by lung cancer causes {{c2::Horner's Syndrome (miosis, ptosis, anhidrosis)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Invasion of the {{c1::Brachial plexus}} by lung cancer leads to {{c2::Pancoast T1 damage (ipsilateral shoulder and arm pain)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Invasion of the {{c1::Phrenic}} Nerve by lung cancer leads to {{c2::paralysis of the affected hemidiaphragm}}
Published	02/10/2024	Paraneoplastic Presentation of Lung Cancer{{c1::Hyponatraemia secondary to ADH-secreting SCLC}}{{c1::Cushing’s syndrome secondary to ACTH-secreting SC…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk factors of Lung Cancer {{c1::Smoking (more than 85%)}} {{c1::Passive smoking}} {{c1::Exposure to Asbestos, radon, air pollution, and diesel exhau…
Published	02/10/2024	Cancers in the lung {{c2::periphery::Location}}, which are usually an {{c1::Adenocarcinoma::Histology}} with simple molecular backgrounds, a…
Published	02/10/2024	Cancers in the lung {{c2::central bronchi::Location}}, which are usually a {{c1::Squamous Cell Carcinoma::Histology}} with complex molecular backgroun…
Published	02/10/2024	Most Common Sites of Lung Cancer Metastasis {{c1::Liver}} {{c1::Adrenal}} {{c1::Bone}} {{c1::Brain}}
Published	02/10/2024	Initial Investigations of Lung Cancer {{c1::FBC}}{{c1::Renal function (U&Es, Urinalysis, and protein:creatinine)}} {{c1::LFTs}} {{c1::CXR}}
Published	02/10/2024	The first-line investigation of suspected Lung Cancer is {{c1::Chest X-Ray}}
Published	02/10/2024	The diagnosis of Lung Cancer is by {{c1::CT-guided/bronchoscopy biopsy}}
Published	02/10/2024	Score used for Assessment of a Patient’s Level of Functioning is {{c1::Degree of Performance status (ECOG)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Degree of Performance status (ECOG) score of {{c1::0}} means:{{c2::Fully active person}}
Published	02/10/2024	Degree of Performance status (ECOG) score of {{c1::1}} means:{{c2::A person who has the ability to walk around in their day with cancer symptoms}}
Published	02/10/2024	Degree of Performance status (ECOG) score of {{c1::2}} means:{{c2::A person who has to rest less than 50% of their day due to their cancer symptoms an…
Published	02/10/2024	Degree of Performance status (ECOG) score of {{c1::3}} means:{{c2::A person who has to sit or lie down for more than 50% of their day due to their can…
Published	02/10/2024	Degree of Performance status (ECOG) score of {{c1::4}} means:{{c2::A person who spends his day bed or chair bound due to their cancer symptoms}}
Published	02/10/2024	Referral for Suspected Lung Cancer{{c1::2-week-wait referral for CXR that suggests lung cancer or age >40 yrs with unexplained haemoptysis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Lung Cancer {{c1::MDT Approach}} {{c1::Surgery best for NSCLC in early-stage}} {{c1::Chemotherapy first-line for SCLC}} {{c1::Radiothera…
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