22 Questions
What is the most common cause of death from cancer in both males and females?
Smoking
What are the symptoms of lung cancer?
Chest pain, weight loss, dyspnoea, coughing, hemoptysis
Which one of the following statements is true of surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)?
Surgery offers the best chance of cure
What are the complications associated with Lung cancer?
Local spread to nodes and symptoms of metastatic disease
Local spread to nodes characterised by Superior Vena Cava (SVC) syndrome and Horner's syndrome
True
Which one of the following statements is true of lung cancer?
80% are due to smoking
Which one of the following is true regarding lung cancer?
80-90% of small cell carcinomas have spread beyond the thorax at the time of diagnosis
Which one of the following statements is true of small cell lung cancer (SCLC)?
Approximately 80% of patients respond to chemotherapy
What is the purpose of "staging" in lung cancer diagnosis?
To determine how far the cancer has spread.
What is the significance of Early CDT-Lung blood test in detecting lung cancer?
Enables the early detection of lung cancer.
When is lung biopsy usually performed?
When clinical symptoms or findings on a chest x-ray or CT scan suggest lung cancer
Which diagnostic test is particularly useful in identifying lymph node involvement in lung cancer?
CT scan
What is the most aggressive type of lung cancer?
Small cell carcinoma
Which of the following is NOT a type of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)?
Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
What is the difference in median survival between Limited Disease and Extensive Disease Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)?
Median survival for Limited Disease SCLC is 18-20 months, while the median survival for Extensive Disease SCLC is 10-12 months.
What is the significance of finding Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) at an early stage?
The survival rate is improved when NSCLC is found at an early stage.
How many distinct types of NSCLC are there? Name them
There are three distinct types of NSCLC: Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Large Cell Carcinoma.
What percentage of lung cancers in the UK are linked to tobacco smoking?
86%
What is the main risk factor for lung cancer?
Air pollution, smoking, age, occupational exposures, ionising radiation
What is the 5-year survival rate for localised lung lesions?
45%
What is the name of the blood test enabling the early detection of lung cancer?
Early CDT-Lung
What is the most curable stage of lung cancer?
Stage 1A
Test your knowledge on lung cancer with this informative quiz by Dr. Ola Negm from the University of Nottingham. Learn about the four main types of lung cancer, their causes and symptoms, as well as the different treatment options available. You'll also gain an understanding of the link between smoking and lung cancer, and how age plays a role in risk factors. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your understanding of this deadly disease.
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