12 Questions
Which chemotherapy regimen is commonly used for extensive stage small cell lung cancer?
Carboplatin AUC 5-6 Day 1 + etoposide 100 mg/m2 Days 1, 2, 3
What is the recommended treatment for patients with non-squamous adenocarcinoma of the lung?
Original regimen of platinum based doublet (cisplatin or carboplatin + etoposide)
Which maintenance therapy is commonly used for lung cancer after initial treatment?
Durvalumab
What is the recommended therapy for squamous cell carcinoma in lung cancer?
Docetaxel
In which situation is prophylactic cranial irradiation recommended in lung cancer?
In patients with limited stage with a good response to initial therapy
What chemotherapy regimen is typically used for limited stage small cell lung cancer?
Carboplatin AUC 5-6 Day 1 + etoposide 100 mg/m2 Days 1, 2, 3
What is the appropriate treatment for relapse of small cell lung cancer within less than or equal to six months?
Topotecan (IV or PO)
What is the preferred chemotherapy regimen for extensive stage small cell lung cancer?
Cisplatin 75 mg/m2 Day 1 + etoposide 100 mg/m2 Days 1, 2, 3
Which maintenance therapy is commonly used for lung cancer after initial treatment?
Lurbindectedin
What is the original regimen of platinum-based doublet used for small cell lung cancer?
Cisplatin or carboplatin + etoposide
Which chemotherapy regimen is typically used for squamous cell carcinoma in lung cancer?
Cisplatin or carboplatin + etoposide
What is the preferred treatment for non-squamous adenocarcinoma of the lung?
Platinum-based doublet (cisplatin or carboplatin + etoposide)
Test your knowledge on the side effects of chemotherapy and hormonal therapy including fluid restriction, antineoplastic therapy, and management strategies like the use of demeclocycline and vasopressin receptor inhibitors. Explore symptoms of conditions like Cushing's Syndrome, and the use of medications such as ketoconazole and trilaciclib.
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