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Dave Lung Cancer
Dave Lung Cancer
Dave Lung Cancer
LUNG CANCER
BY DAVE HUEY
Smoking Facts
Tobacco use is the leading cause of lung cancer 87% of lung cancers are related to smoking Risk related to:
age of smoking onset amount smoked gender product smoked depth of inhalation
Diagnosis
History and Physical exam Diagnostic tests
Chest x-ray Biopsy (bronchoscopy, needle biopsy, surgery)
Staging tests
CT chest/abdomen Bone scan Bone marrow aspiration PET scan
Symptoms
Stage III a
Stage III b
Stage IV
SCLC
Limited Stage
Defined as tumor involvement of one lung, the mediastinum and ipsilateral and/or contralateral supraclavicular lymph nodes or disease that can be encompassed in a single radiotherapy port.
Extensive Stage
Defined as tumor that has spread beyond one lung, mediastinum, and supraclavicular lymph nodes. Common distant sites of metastases are the adrenals, bone, liver, bone marrow, and brain.
Conclusion
Smoking cessation is essential for prevention of lung cancer. New screening tools under way. Clinical trials under way. New treatments under way. Treatment can palliate symptoms and improve quality of life. Read first bullet again!!