Type of Lung cancer | Diagnosis | Treatment | Adverse Effects | Fun Facts |
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What is adenocarcinoma
The type of non-small cell lung cancer common in non-smokers
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What is small cell lung cancer
The type of cancer that is found in the central and peripheral region of the lung
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What is non-small cell lung cancer
Surgery is used to cure
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What is Vinorelbine
The chemotherapy that may have an extravasation reaction
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What is tobacco avoidance
The best way to avoid lung cancer
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What is limited and extensive
The different types of small cell lung cancer
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What is squamous cell carcinoma
The type of non-small cell lung cancer that is found centrally in the bronchial epithelium
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What is to cure
The goal for treatment of limited small cell lung cancer
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What is Nab-paclitaxel
The taxane that can be used if a patient has a history of known hypersensitivity
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What is small cancer lung cancer
The type of cancer that is highly sensitive to chemotherapy and radiation
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What is Non-small cell lung cancer
The type of cancer that presents with hypercalcemia
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What is adenocarcinoma and large cell carcinoma
The types of non-small cell lung cancer that metastasize early
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What is adjuvant chemotherapy
the standard of care in non-small cell lung cancer
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What is Cisplatin
The platinum agent that is mostly associated with nephrotoxicity
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What is folic acid and vitamin B12 one week prior to treatment and dexamethasone 3 days before treatment
The supportive care that Pemetrexed needs to be provided with
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What is large cell carcinoma
The type of non-small cell lung cancer that grows and spreads rapidly
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What is large cell carcinoma
The type of non-small cell lung cancer that is diagnosed based on exclusion
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What is limited stage small cell lung cancer
The type of small cell lung cancer that radiation and chemotherapy therapy are used
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What is Etoposide
The name of the drug that you need to adjust for renal function
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What is oral dose should be 2 times the IV dose
The way to convert IV etoposide to oral
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What is small cell lung cancer
The type of cancer that presents with superior vena cava syndrome
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What is EGFR, ALK, ROS-1
The molecular studies that are preformed in advance stage
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What is Afatinib, Erlotinib, Dacomitinib, Gefitinib, Osimertinib
The treatment options for a EGFR positive patient
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What is PD-L1 inhibitors
The class of immunotherapy that is associated with LEGS (liver, endocrine, GI, and skin) adverse effects
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What is Vinorelbine
The name of the drug that you cannot give intrathecally
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