Lung cancer
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Lung cancer can be caused by smoking and other environmental factors like asbestos or chemicals. It develops slowly over 50 years and often spreads from the lungs to other organs. Common symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, and weight loss. Treatment depends on how advanced the cancer is and may involve chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or palliative care. The prognosis depends on early detection and treatment, with smoking prevention being the best way to reduce lung cancer risk.
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- 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.
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- 2. CAUSES Can be metastatic- spread throughout the body Anyone can get it More likely to occur in adult smokers Men’s chances have decreased, women increased Men are two times more likely to die once having it 50% of women with lung cancer are not smokers 15% of men with lung cancer are not smokers
- 3. ETIOLOGY 50 year incubation period Affects mainly the lungs; can affect other organs Detected by -chest X-Ray -blood work -MRI -CT scan -Positron Emisson Scan -Sputum Cytology Test -Etc. It is possible for the cancer to reoccur
- 4. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Chronic cough Coughing up blood Shortness of breath Tight chest Loss of appetite Loss of weight Weakness Difficulty swallowing Joint pain Facial swelling Bone pain/ tenderness
- 5. PROGNOSIS AND TREATMENT Can be prevented by Not smoking Breathing clean air No asbestos No chemicals Exercise Regular checkups Chemotherapy Radiation or surgery Can be terminal depending on the severity and if it metasizes