Presentation of "Lung Cancer: An Overview & Discussion of Minimally Invasive Surgical Therapy," by Dr. Conrad Vial, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mills-Peninsula Health Services.
This document provides an overview of surgical perspectives in lung cancer. It discusses the aims of surgery including complete tumor removal and nodal dissection for staging. Resectability depends on patient factors like age and fitness. Imaging tests and invasive procedures for staging are outlined. Types of operations for early vs advanced lung cancer are summarized including lobectomy, segmentectomy, and extended procedures. Post-operative survival rates are provided by cancer stage. Small cell lung cancer management with a focus on chemotherapy is also reviewed.
Surgical Approach to Non Small Cell Lung Cancerspa718
1) Surgery is still the mainstay of curative treatment for NSCLC, though diagnostic role has decreased with less invasive techniques preferred if doubt remains after needle biopsies.
2) Pre-operative assessment is key to determine operability and extent of surgery. N2 involvement means surgery is not recommended initially.
3) Lobectomy is the standard resection but sublobar options are available for selected patients based on cardiopulmonary reserve and disease characteristics like small GGO lesions. Pneumonectomy should be avoided with sleeve lobectomy preferred.
4) Minimally invasive surgery like VATS is becoming the preferred approach over thoracotomy for select patients when oncologic principles can be maintained
This document provides information on diagnosing and staging lung cancer through symptoms, signs, diagnostic procedures, imaging, and surgery. It discusses common symptoms of primary lung tumors and intrathoracic metastases. Diagnostic procedures include noninvasive imaging like CT scans and invasive techniques like bronchoscopy. Imaging helps characterize tumors and guide biopsies. The TNM system is used for staging, and surgery is the main treatment for early stage I/II NSCLC when possible through procedures like lobectomy or segmentectomy. Pneumonectomy may be needed for larger central tumors. Accurate staging guides treatment decisions between surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation.
Management of Lung Cancer
By Dr Parneet Singh
1. Lung cancer is most commonly diagnosed at late stages. NSCLC stages at presentation range from 10% at stage I to 40% at stage IV.
2. Prognostic factors include patient performance status, weight loss, age, pulmonary function tests, tumor stage and molecular markers, completeness of resection, addition of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
3. Treatment depends on stage - surgery or SBRT for stage I-II, chemotherapy and radiotherapy for stage III, chemotherapy and radiotherapy for consolidation or palliation in stage IV. Surgery provides the best chance for cure in early stages.
1) Lung cancer is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in lung tissues that can spread to other organs. The two main types are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC).
2) NSCLC accounts for about 80-85% of cases and includes squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. SCLC grows and spreads more rapidly than NSCLC.
3) Treatment for lung cancer depends on the type and stage of cancer, and may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapies, and supportive care. The goal of treatment is to cure early-stage cancer or prolong survival and palliate symptoms of advanced cancer
This document discusses lung cancer, including its anatomy, staging, diagnostic imaging, and treatment options. It provides details on the lobes of the lungs, lymph node stations, and the importance of lymph node involvement in staging. Imaging techniques like CT, PET, and PET/CT are described. Treatment depends on cancer type and stage, and may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination. Side effects of radiation treatment are also outlined.
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for around 85% of cases. The three main subtypes are squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. Treatment depends on the cancer stage and patient's health, and may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. For early stages, surgery is usually the primary treatment, while later stages involve combinations of treatments to control symptoms and prolong life when cure is not possible. Clinical trials play an important role in advancing new treatments.
This document provides an overview of surgical perspectives in lung cancer. It discusses the aims of surgery including complete tumor removal and nodal dissection for staging. Resectability depends on patient factors like age and fitness. Imaging tests and invasive procedures for staging are outlined. Types of operations for early vs advanced lung cancer are summarized including lobectomy, segmentectomy, and extended procedures. Post-operative survival rates are provided by cancer stage. Small cell lung cancer management with a focus on chemotherapy is also reviewed.
Surgical Approach to Non Small Cell Lung Cancerspa718
1) Surgery is still the mainstay of curative treatment for NSCLC, though diagnostic role has decreased with less invasive techniques preferred if doubt remains after needle biopsies.
2) Pre-operative assessment is key to determine operability and extent of surgery. N2 involvement means surgery is not recommended initially.
3) Lobectomy is the standard resection but sublobar options are available for selected patients based on cardiopulmonary reserve and disease characteristics like small GGO lesions. Pneumonectomy should be avoided with sleeve lobectomy preferred.
4) Minimally invasive surgery like VATS is becoming the preferred approach over thoracotomy for select patients when oncologic principles can be maintained
This document provides information on diagnosing and staging lung cancer through symptoms, signs, diagnostic procedures, imaging, and surgery. It discusses common symptoms of primary lung tumors and intrathoracic metastases. Diagnostic procedures include noninvasive imaging like CT scans and invasive techniques like bronchoscopy. Imaging helps characterize tumors and guide biopsies. The TNM system is used for staging, and surgery is the main treatment for early stage I/II NSCLC when possible through procedures like lobectomy or segmentectomy. Pneumonectomy may be needed for larger central tumors. Accurate staging guides treatment decisions between surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation.
Management of Lung Cancer
By Dr Parneet Singh
1. Lung cancer is most commonly diagnosed at late stages. NSCLC stages at presentation range from 10% at stage I to 40% at stage IV.
2. Prognostic factors include patient performance status, weight loss, age, pulmonary function tests, tumor stage and molecular markers, completeness of resection, addition of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
3. Treatment depends on stage - surgery or SBRT for stage I-II, chemotherapy and radiotherapy for stage III, chemotherapy and radiotherapy for consolidation or palliation in stage IV. Surgery provides the best chance for cure in early stages.
1) Lung cancer is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in lung tissues that can spread to other organs. The two main types are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC).
2) NSCLC accounts for about 80-85% of cases and includes squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. SCLC grows and spreads more rapidly than NSCLC.
3) Treatment for lung cancer depends on the type and stage of cancer, and may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapies, and supportive care. The goal of treatment is to cure early-stage cancer or prolong survival and palliate symptoms of advanced cancer
This document discusses lung cancer, including its anatomy, staging, diagnostic imaging, and treatment options. It provides details on the lobes of the lungs, lymph node stations, and the importance of lymph node involvement in staging. Imaging techniques like CT, PET, and PET/CT are described. Treatment depends on cancer type and stage, and may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination. Side effects of radiation treatment are also outlined.
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for around 85% of cases. The three main subtypes are squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. Treatment depends on the cancer stage and patient's health, and may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. For early stages, surgery is usually the primary treatment, while later stages involve combinations of treatments to control symptoms and prolong life when cure is not possible. Clinical trials play an important role in advancing new treatments.
Christopher Azzoli, M.D., Assistant Member, Thoracic Oncology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Current Modalities in the Treatment of Lung Cancer
Presented at New Frontiers in the Management of Solid and Liquid Tumors hosted by the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. jtcancercenter.org/CME
This document discusses the management of non-small cell lung cancer. It outlines the various treatment options depending on the stage of cancer, including surgery for early stages, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and stereotactic body radiotherapy. It provides details on surgical procedures, radiation techniques, outcomes of stereotactic body radiotherapy, and the use of concurrent chemotherapy and radiation for locally advanced stages.
LOCALLY ADVANCED LUNG CANCER MANAGEMENTFaraz Badar
This document discusses the management of locally advanced lung cancer. It provides information on the epidemiology, risk factors, anatomy, patterns of spread, diagnostic workup, staging, and management approaches for resectable stage III disease. Management involves induction chemotherapy or chemoradiation followed by surgery with postoperative radiotherapy or chemotherapy, depending on pathological findings. The evidence from clinical trials supports the use of multimodality therapy with chemotherapy and radiation for improved outcomes in resectable locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
This document provides contouring guidelines for pancreatic malignancies. It discusses the anatomy, risk factors, clinical presentation, investigations, and target volume delineation for resected pancreatic cancer and unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Target volumes include the postoperative tumor bed, anastomoses, abdominal nodal regions, and organs at risk. The treatment prescription for radical and adjuvant settings is also outlined.
This document summarizes recent advances in the management of lung cancer. It covers staging of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer using various imaging techniques like CT, PET, and MRI. It discusses treatment options for early and locally advanced NSCLC including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. For metastatic NSCLC, platinum-based chemotherapy is the standard first-line treatment. Second-line options include docetaxel, pemetrexed, erlotinib, and ramucirumab plus docetaxel. Maintenance therapy and anti-angiogenic agents like bevacizumab are also discussed.
Staging of any tumour is an important step prior to its therapy as the treatment plan usually depends on the extent of the tumour. While there are many noninvasive tools used for staging lung cancer; there is always a need to get a tissue diagnosis by some invasive procedure. Among many invasive techniques, mediastinoscopy and mediastinotomy are very important in the evaluation of mediastinal lymphadenopathy to accurately stage lung cancer.
REVIEW OF METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF LUNG CANCERswankyshahir
This document discusses the diagnosis of lung cancer. It covers risk factors for lung cancer like smoking and air pollution. Screening methods are discussed, including low-dose CT screening which has been shown to decrease lung cancer mortality by 20% compared to chest x-rays. Diagnostic tools covered include sputum cytology, chest x-rays, CT scans, PET scans, bronchoscopy, biopsy and gene mutations associated with lung cancer like EGFR and KRAS. Early detection through low-dose CT screening and use of various diagnostic imaging and biopsy methods is key to improving outcomes for lung cancer patients.
Surgical Management for Non Small Cell Lung CancerAan Ardiansyah
1. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounting for 80% of cases.
2. Surgical resection remains the main treatment for early-stage NSCLC when possible. The standard surgical procedures are lobectomy, sleeve lobectomy, bilobectomy, and rarely pneumonectomy.
3. Accurate staging is important for determining resectability and prognosis. Mediastinal staging using techniques like PET, CT, mediastinoscopy, EBUS, and EUS is crucial for optimal treatment planning.
- A 60 year old smoker presented for a routine physical and was found to have an abnormality on chest x-ray
- The next appropriate test would be a CT scan of the chest with IV contrast to further characterize any lung lesions found on CXR
- A CT-guided biopsy would not be the next test, as further imaging is needed first to identify and stage any potential lung cancer before invasive testing
The best answer is A) CT chest with IV contrast to further evaluate and characterize any lung abnormalities found on CXR before considering an invasive biopsy.
MANAGEMENT OF EARLY STAGE NON SMALL CELL LUNG CARCINOMAIsha Jaiswal
1. The document discusses management guidelines for early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including treatment options for operable versus inoperable patients such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
2. Key findings from studies on lymphadenectomy, sublobar resection versus lobectomy, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) versus open surgery are summarized, finding no clear survival benefits to more extensive procedures in early stage disease.
3. The roles of postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy are examined based on clinical trials, with chemoradiation found potentially beneficial in stage III disease but not stage I/II, and cisplatin-based chemotherapy improving survival in stage II/III
Primary tumors of the trachea are rare, accounting for less than 0.2% of respiratory malignancies. The most common primary malignant tracheal tumors are squamous cell carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma. Evaluation of tracheal tumors involves CT, bronchoscopy and biopsy to determine resectability while assessing for metastatic disease. Surgical resection is the primary treatment when possible but unresectable disease may be treated with stents or chemoradiation to relieve obstruction and slow progression. Postoperative radiation is recommended for intermediate or high-grade malignancies due to risk of positive margins.
This document provides an overview of the management of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It discusses the anatomy of the lung and lymph node mapping. The clinical features, diagnostic workup including imaging and staging are covered. The various treatment approaches for early, locally advanced and metastatic NSCLC including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapy are summarized. Techniques for radiation therapy planning and delivery such as 3D conformal radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, proton beam therapy and brachytherapy are also outlined.
Lung cancer treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer. The most common types are small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) and non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). For early-stage NSCLC, surgery such as lobectomy or pneumonectomy is the standard treatment and can be curative. Adjuvant chemotherapy may be given after surgery. Later stage NSCLC is typically treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination. SCLC is usually treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy since it often cannot be completely surgically removed. The 5-year survival rate after treatment ranges from 75% for stage 1 to less than 30% for stage 3 lung cancer.
Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, with over 1.8 million new cases diagnosed annually. Smoking is the primary risk factor, responsible for over 75% of cases. Treatment depends on the stage and size of the tumor, with lobectomy being the standard surgical approach for early stage disease. Multimodal therapy involving chemotherapy and radiation is often used for more advanced locally invasive or metastatic cancers. Minimally invasive surgical techniques such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery are becoming more common for early stage lung cancers.
The document summarizes management of small cell carcinoma of the lung. It discusses the classification, epidemiology, clinical features, investigations, staging, prognostic factors, and management including the role of radiation therapy and chemotherapy for both limited and extensive stage disease.
This document provides information about small cell lung cancer (SCLC). It discusses that tobacco consumption is the primary cause of SCLC and accounts for 80-90% of lung cancer cases. It also notes that SCLC accounts for 13% of lung cancer worldwide. The natural history of untreated SCLC is rapid progression with a median survival of 2-4 months if extensive stage disease is present at diagnosis in approximately two thirds of patients. Diagnostic workup involves imaging like CT scans and PET scans to stage the cancer as well as biopsies to confirm the diagnosis. Prognostic factors like limited versus extensive stage disease and performance status impact survival outcomes.
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for 15-20% of lung cancers. It is an aggressive disease with rapid growth and early metastasis. The median survival is 2-4 months without treatment. Pathology shows dense sheets of small cells with scant cytoplasm and frequent mitoses. Immunohistochemistry markers include CD56, chromogranin, and synaptophysin. SCLC commonly causes paraneoplastic syndromes. Treatment involves chemotherapy with cisplatin and etoposide combined with early, accelerated thoracic radiotherapy to improve survival outcomes. Prognosis remains poor, especially in extensive stage disease.
Small Cell Lung Cancer Management by Dr.Tinku JosephDr.Tinku Joseph
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) typically presents with widespread metastases. SCLC is classified as limited stage or extensive stage disease. Treatment for limited stage SCLC involves chemotherapy with cisplatin and etoposide plus concurrent thoracic radiation. Prophylactic cranial irradiation is also recommended. Extensive stage SCLC is treated with chemotherapy alone. The standard regimen is cisplatin and etoposide, though carboplatin-based regimens are also used. Local radiation may provide additional benefit for responsive extensive stage patients. Median survival for SCLC depends on stage but typically ranges from 10 to 24 months with treatment.
TARGET DELINEATION OF CANCER ESOPHAGUSKanhu Charan
1. The document discusses guidelines for delineating target volumes for radiation treatment planning in esophageal cancer.
2. It describes expanding the gross tumor volume (GTV) to create the clinical target volume (CTV) with margins of 4cm above and below the tumor and 1-1.5cm radially, plus inclusion of involved lymph nodes.
3. The planning target volume (PTV) is created by expanding the CTV by 0.5-1cm to account for setup variability and organ motion.
Role of Radiotherapy in Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors Anil Gupta
Radiotherapy, specifically stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), is an emerging treatment for both primary and metastatic liver tumors. SBRT can deliver very high ablative doses of radiation to tumors in a short duration while sparing surrounding healthy liver tissue due to its high conformal dosimetry and steep dose gradients. For hepatocellular carcinoma, SBRT has shown local control rates of 70-80% with acceptable toxicity. SBRT is also being investigated as an alternative to transarterial chemoembolization or radiofrequency ablation for early stage tumors. For liver metastases, SBRT has demonstrated high local control rates comparable to resection or radiofrequency ablation with minimal toxicity to the liver. Further refinement of
Endovascular and surgical treatment of pulmonary embolism 26.11.17Ivo Petrov
Interventional treatment (thrombus fragmentation and supraselective fibrinolysis) of high and intermediate risk patients with pulmonary embolism.
Protocols of intervention, results, clinical cases provided
This document discusses radiotherapy techniques for early breast cancer, including:
1) Modern techniques like IMRT and 4D radiotherapy allow for better treatment planning and delivery while avoiding nearby organs.
2) Several randomized clinical trials found that a shorter, hypofractionated course of radiotherapy was not inferior to standard radiotherapy in terms of local recurrence or toxicity.
3) Partial breast irradiation techniques are being studied as a way to further reduce treatment volumes and time for selected low-risk patients.
Christopher Azzoli, M.D., Assistant Member, Thoracic Oncology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Current Modalities in the Treatment of Lung Cancer
Presented at New Frontiers in the Management of Solid and Liquid Tumors hosted by the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. jtcancercenter.org/CME
This document discusses the management of non-small cell lung cancer. It outlines the various treatment options depending on the stage of cancer, including surgery for early stages, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and stereotactic body radiotherapy. It provides details on surgical procedures, radiation techniques, outcomes of stereotactic body radiotherapy, and the use of concurrent chemotherapy and radiation for locally advanced stages.
LOCALLY ADVANCED LUNG CANCER MANAGEMENTFaraz Badar
This document discusses the management of locally advanced lung cancer. It provides information on the epidemiology, risk factors, anatomy, patterns of spread, diagnostic workup, staging, and management approaches for resectable stage III disease. Management involves induction chemotherapy or chemoradiation followed by surgery with postoperative radiotherapy or chemotherapy, depending on pathological findings. The evidence from clinical trials supports the use of multimodality therapy with chemotherapy and radiation for improved outcomes in resectable locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
This document provides contouring guidelines for pancreatic malignancies. It discusses the anatomy, risk factors, clinical presentation, investigations, and target volume delineation for resected pancreatic cancer and unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Target volumes include the postoperative tumor bed, anastomoses, abdominal nodal regions, and organs at risk. The treatment prescription for radical and adjuvant settings is also outlined.
This document summarizes recent advances in the management of lung cancer. It covers staging of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer using various imaging techniques like CT, PET, and MRI. It discusses treatment options for early and locally advanced NSCLC including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. For metastatic NSCLC, platinum-based chemotherapy is the standard first-line treatment. Second-line options include docetaxel, pemetrexed, erlotinib, and ramucirumab plus docetaxel. Maintenance therapy and anti-angiogenic agents like bevacizumab are also discussed.
Staging of any tumour is an important step prior to its therapy as the treatment plan usually depends on the extent of the tumour. While there are many noninvasive tools used for staging lung cancer; there is always a need to get a tissue diagnosis by some invasive procedure. Among many invasive techniques, mediastinoscopy and mediastinotomy are very important in the evaluation of mediastinal lymphadenopathy to accurately stage lung cancer.
REVIEW OF METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF LUNG CANCERswankyshahir
This document discusses the diagnosis of lung cancer. It covers risk factors for lung cancer like smoking and air pollution. Screening methods are discussed, including low-dose CT screening which has been shown to decrease lung cancer mortality by 20% compared to chest x-rays. Diagnostic tools covered include sputum cytology, chest x-rays, CT scans, PET scans, bronchoscopy, biopsy and gene mutations associated with lung cancer like EGFR and KRAS. Early detection through low-dose CT screening and use of various diagnostic imaging and biopsy methods is key to improving outcomes for lung cancer patients.
Surgical Management for Non Small Cell Lung CancerAan Ardiansyah
1. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounting for 80% of cases.
2. Surgical resection remains the main treatment for early-stage NSCLC when possible. The standard surgical procedures are lobectomy, sleeve lobectomy, bilobectomy, and rarely pneumonectomy.
3. Accurate staging is important for determining resectability and prognosis. Mediastinal staging using techniques like PET, CT, mediastinoscopy, EBUS, and EUS is crucial for optimal treatment planning.
- A 60 year old smoker presented for a routine physical and was found to have an abnormality on chest x-ray
- The next appropriate test would be a CT scan of the chest with IV contrast to further characterize any lung lesions found on CXR
- A CT-guided biopsy would not be the next test, as further imaging is needed first to identify and stage any potential lung cancer before invasive testing
The best answer is A) CT chest with IV contrast to further evaluate and characterize any lung abnormalities found on CXR before considering an invasive biopsy.
MANAGEMENT OF EARLY STAGE NON SMALL CELL LUNG CARCINOMAIsha Jaiswal
1. The document discusses management guidelines for early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including treatment options for operable versus inoperable patients such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
2. Key findings from studies on lymphadenectomy, sublobar resection versus lobectomy, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) versus open surgery are summarized, finding no clear survival benefits to more extensive procedures in early stage disease.
3. The roles of postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy are examined based on clinical trials, with chemoradiation found potentially beneficial in stage III disease but not stage I/II, and cisplatin-based chemotherapy improving survival in stage II/III
Primary tumors of the trachea are rare, accounting for less than 0.2% of respiratory malignancies. The most common primary malignant tracheal tumors are squamous cell carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma. Evaluation of tracheal tumors involves CT, bronchoscopy and biopsy to determine resectability while assessing for metastatic disease. Surgical resection is the primary treatment when possible but unresectable disease may be treated with stents or chemoradiation to relieve obstruction and slow progression. Postoperative radiation is recommended for intermediate or high-grade malignancies due to risk of positive margins.
This document provides an overview of the management of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It discusses the anatomy of the lung and lymph node mapping. The clinical features, diagnostic workup including imaging and staging are covered. The various treatment approaches for early, locally advanced and metastatic NSCLC including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapy are summarized. Techniques for radiation therapy planning and delivery such as 3D conformal radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, proton beam therapy and brachytherapy are also outlined.
Lung cancer treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer. The most common types are small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) and non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). For early-stage NSCLC, surgery such as lobectomy or pneumonectomy is the standard treatment and can be curative. Adjuvant chemotherapy may be given after surgery. Later stage NSCLC is typically treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination. SCLC is usually treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy since it often cannot be completely surgically removed. The 5-year survival rate after treatment ranges from 75% for stage 1 to less than 30% for stage 3 lung cancer.
Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, with over 1.8 million new cases diagnosed annually. Smoking is the primary risk factor, responsible for over 75% of cases. Treatment depends on the stage and size of the tumor, with lobectomy being the standard surgical approach for early stage disease. Multimodal therapy involving chemotherapy and radiation is often used for more advanced locally invasive or metastatic cancers. Minimally invasive surgical techniques such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery are becoming more common for early stage lung cancers.
The document summarizes management of small cell carcinoma of the lung. It discusses the classification, epidemiology, clinical features, investigations, staging, prognostic factors, and management including the role of radiation therapy and chemotherapy for both limited and extensive stage disease.
This document provides information about small cell lung cancer (SCLC). It discusses that tobacco consumption is the primary cause of SCLC and accounts for 80-90% of lung cancer cases. It also notes that SCLC accounts for 13% of lung cancer worldwide. The natural history of untreated SCLC is rapid progression with a median survival of 2-4 months if extensive stage disease is present at diagnosis in approximately two thirds of patients. Diagnostic workup involves imaging like CT scans and PET scans to stage the cancer as well as biopsies to confirm the diagnosis. Prognostic factors like limited versus extensive stage disease and performance status impact survival outcomes.
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for 15-20% of lung cancers. It is an aggressive disease with rapid growth and early metastasis. The median survival is 2-4 months without treatment. Pathology shows dense sheets of small cells with scant cytoplasm and frequent mitoses. Immunohistochemistry markers include CD56, chromogranin, and synaptophysin. SCLC commonly causes paraneoplastic syndromes. Treatment involves chemotherapy with cisplatin and etoposide combined with early, accelerated thoracic radiotherapy to improve survival outcomes. Prognosis remains poor, especially in extensive stage disease.
Small Cell Lung Cancer Management by Dr.Tinku JosephDr.Tinku Joseph
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) typically presents with widespread metastases. SCLC is classified as limited stage or extensive stage disease. Treatment for limited stage SCLC involves chemotherapy with cisplatin and etoposide plus concurrent thoracic radiation. Prophylactic cranial irradiation is also recommended. Extensive stage SCLC is treated with chemotherapy alone. The standard regimen is cisplatin and etoposide, though carboplatin-based regimens are also used. Local radiation may provide additional benefit for responsive extensive stage patients. Median survival for SCLC depends on stage but typically ranges from 10 to 24 months with treatment.
TARGET DELINEATION OF CANCER ESOPHAGUSKanhu Charan
1. The document discusses guidelines for delineating target volumes for radiation treatment planning in esophageal cancer.
2. It describes expanding the gross tumor volume (GTV) to create the clinical target volume (CTV) with margins of 4cm above and below the tumor and 1-1.5cm radially, plus inclusion of involved lymph nodes.
3. The planning target volume (PTV) is created by expanding the CTV by 0.5-1cm to account for setup variability and organ motion.
Role of Radiotherapy in Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors Anil Gupta
Radiotherapy, specifically stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), is an emerging treatment for both primary and metastatic liver tumors. SBRT can deliver very high ablative doses of radiation to tumors in a short duration while sparing surrounding healthy liver tissue due to its high conformal dosimetry and steep dose gradients. For hepatocellular carcinoma, SBRT has shown local control rates of 70-80% with acceptable toxicity. SBRT is also being investigated as an alternative to transarterial chemoembolization or radiofrequency ablation for early stage tumors. For liver metastases, SBRT has demonstrated high local control rates comparable to resection or radiofrequency ablation with minimal toxicity to the liver. Further refinement of
Endovascular and surgical treatment of pulmonary embolism 26.11.17Ivo Petrov
Interventional treatment (thrombus fragmentation and supraselective fibrinolysis) of high and intermediate risk patients with pulmonary embolism.
Protocols of intervention, results, clinical cases provided
This document discusses radiotherapy techniques for early breast cancer, including:
1) Modern techniques like IMRT and 4D radiotherapy allow for better treatment planning and delivery while avoiding nearby organs.
2) Several randomized clinical trials found that a shorter, hypofractionated course of radiotherapy was not inferior to standard radiotherapy in terms of local recurrence or toxicity.
3) Partial breast irradiation techniques are being studied as a way to further reduce treatment volumes and time for selected low-risk patients.
1. Successful PCI of chronic total occlusions (CTO) is associated with improved symptoms, increased exercise capacity, reduced need for CABG, and survival benefit compared to failed CTO PCI based on observational studies.
2. Randomized trials are still needed to provide high-level evidence on the benefits of CTO PCI given limitations of observational data though several large randomized trials are underway.
3. Expert operators can now achieve high success rates of over 90% for CTO PCI with low complication rates even for complex CTOs, using bilateral injections, IVUS, retrograde approaches and specialized guidewires and catheters.
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It discusses staging of NSCLC and stage-dependent survival rates. For early stage disease, lobectomy with lymph node dissection is standard. For more advanced N2 disease, neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery may be considered. Minimally invasive lobectomy is becoming more common. Adjuvant chemotherapy is recommended for higher stage disease. Complete surgical resection after induction therapy improves survival outcomes for NSCLC.
This document discusses treatment options for locally advanced prostate cancer (cT3). It finds that radical prostatectomy (RP) yields the best local control and may prevent late metastases by destroying all cancer cells. While RP alone can cure overstaged (pT2) cancers and some with extracapsular extension, many cT3 patients require adjuvant or salvage radiation therapy (RT) or hormone therapy (HoT). Studies show RP with adjuvant/salvage RT and/or HoT can achieve comparable cancer-specific survival to RT plus long-term HoT, even for high-risk cT3 cancers. Therefore, the document concludes surgery has a role, even in high-risk cT3 prostate cancer, with other
The document summarizes clinical updates and advances in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It discusses the incidence, subtypes and staging of NSCLC and recommendations for adjuvant therapy, targeted therapy and treatment of metastatic disease. It also reviews results from randomized trials of adjuvant chemotherapy showing improved survival compared to observation alone.
Early Stage Nsclc The Role Of Chemotherapyfondas vakalis
- The document discusses the role of chemotherapy in early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including adjuvant and induction chemotherapy.
- Several studies on induction chemotherapy found it to be safe and feasible prior to surgery, with high rates of tumor response and similar postoperative complications compared to surgery alone. However, larger phase III studies are still ongoing.
- The optimal use of chemotherapy, whether adjuvant or induction, in early stage NSCLC remains unclear and requires completion of current clinical trials.
This document summarizes research on acute lung injury (ALI) and outcomes after thoracic surgery. It finds that while operative mortality has remained stable, ALI is now the leading cause of death following surgery. Risk factors for developing ALI include preexisting lung dysfunction, extended resection, injurious ventilation, and fluid overload. The pathogenesis of ALI is thought to involve a "multiple hit" sequence triggering inflammation and increased permeability of the alveolar-capillary barrier. Protective lung ventilation strategies using low tidal volumes and PEEP may help prevent ALI by reducing ventilator-induced lung injury.
This document summarizes information about lung cancer types, risk factors, staging, and the role of radiotherapy in treatment. It notes that non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for 80% of cases, with the most common subtypes being adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. Smoking is the primary risk factor. Radiotherapy can play definitive, adjuvant, or palliative roles. For early-stage NSCLC, stereotactic body radiotherapy is recommended. For locally advanced NSCLC, concurrent chemoradiotherapy is standard. Post-operative radiotherapy may improve outcomes for patients with pathological N2 disease but not for N0-1 disease.
Treatment Of Stage Iii Nsclc The Role Of Radiation Therapyfondas vakalis
1. Chemo-radiotherapy is the standard of care for stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) based on randomized clinical trial outcomes, though local control and toxicity remain issues.
2. Advances in radiation therapy techniques like 3D conformal radiation therapy and intensity modulated radiation therapy may help improve local control and reduce toxicity by better sparing healthy tissues.
3. Patient-specific factors like tumor volume, nodal disease extent, co-morbidities, and dosimetry parameters should be considered to select optimal combined modality treatments and minimize risks.
The document discusses stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for early stage lung cancer. It notes that while SBRT and standard lung radiotherapy aim for high precision and accuracy, SBRT differs primarily through higher fractional doses over fewer treatments. Studies show SBRT achieves high local control rates comparable to surgery with less risk. Ongoing trials are comparing SBRT to surgery, but available evidence suggests SBRT is underutilized for lung cancer patients.
Post-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) involves delivering radiation to the chest wall and surrounding lymph node areas after a mastectomy. Studies have shown PMRT reduces the risk of local recurrence by around 20% and decreases breast cancer mortality by around 4%. While PMRT provides benefits, it also carries risks of side effects and increased non-breast cancer mortality. Current guidelines recommend PMRT for patients with large tumors, many positive lymph nodes, or an otherwise high risk of local recurrence despite optimal surgery and systemic therapy. Ongoing research continues to refine PMRT indications and techniques to maximize benefits and minimize risks.
This document summarizes key findings from several studies on the treatment of rectal cancer with radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy. It finds that preoperative chemoradiotherapy reduces local recurrence rates compared to postoperative chemoradiotherapy or no radiotherapy, with increased acute and late toxicity. Several large trials showed no difference in overall survival between treatment groups. Optimal patient selection and a balance between risk reduction and side effects are important considerations.
Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy in 71 Years Old Woman with Mit...M A Hasnat
Rheumatic mitral stenosis is a progressive disease that carries significant risks if left untreated. Percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy (PTMC) is a standard nonsurgical procedure that can help delay the need for mitral valve replacement by enlarging the valve opening. The document reports a case of successful PTMC in a 71-year-old woman with severe mitral stenosis, enlarged left atrium, and mitral valve score of 7. Immediate results found improved hemodynamics and mitral valve area over 1.5 cm2. At 5-month follow up, echocardiography showed sustained benefits with trivial regurgitation and normal left ventricular function. PTMC can thus be an effective treatment even
Rheumatic mitral stenosis is a progressive disease that carries significant risks if left untreated. Percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy (PTMC) is a standard nonsurgical procedure that can help delay the need for mitral valve replacement by enlarging the valve opening. The document reports a case of successful PTMC performed in a 71-year-old woman with severe mitral stenosis, enlarged left atrium, and mitral valve score of 7. Immediate results found an increased mitral valve area and decreased pressures. Follow up after 5 months showed maintained benefits with trivial regurgitation and good left ventricular function. PTMC can thus be an effective treatment even in elderly patients with mitral stenosis who are not candidates
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2) Risk factors for lung cancer include cigarette smoking, air pollution, certain occupations, and genetic factors.
3) Diagnosis involves imaging like chest X-rays and CT scans, as well as procedures like bronchoscopy to obtain tissue samples.
4) Treatment depends on cancer type and stage, and may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and other approaches. Adjuvant chemotherapy provides a limited survival benefit for non-small cell lung cancer.
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Lung Cancer: An Overview & Discussion of Minimally Invasive Surgical Therapy
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9. 5-yr survival for treated NSCLC according to surg-path state: Stage I: ≈ 70% Stage II: ≈ 50% Stage III: ≈ 20%
10. Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Operations Video Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy & Lung Sparing Operations
26. Diversity & Complexity of Major Thoracic Lung Operations Bronchoplasty and/or Sleeve Resection n=15 Thoracoscopic Lobectomy n=107
27. STS NATIONAL DATABASE Influence of Functional Score in Resections for Lung Cancer ZUBROD SCORE MORTALITY LOS > 14 DAYS COMPLICATIONS 0 1.3% 4.8% 32% 1 1.8% 6.8% 35% 2 3.5% 12% 41% 3 7% 14% 46% 4 16% 21% 51%
28. STS NATIONAL DATABASE Influence of FEV 1 in Resections for Lung Cancer Preop FEV 1 MORTALITY LOS > 14 DAYS COMPLICATIONS > 80% pred 1.1% 4% 30% 61-79% pred 2% 8% 39% < 60% pred 2% 9% 41%
29. Diversity & Complexity of Major Thoracic Operations for Lung Ca Bronchoplasty and/or Sleeve Resection n=15 Thoracoscopic Lobectomy n=107
30. CRUDE Benchmarking “Best Case” vs Non-risk adjusted Best Case Lung Ca Resection STS Scenario Mortality LOS > 14 days Complications Preop FEV 1 > 80% pred & Zubrod Score 0 ~1.2% ~4% ~30%