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| Types of primary LU cancer |
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1. Small cell carcinoma
2. Non small cell cancer |
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| Almost uniformly metastasizes. |
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| 3 subtypes. All treated the same |
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| Smoking!, long term second hand smoke, radon exposure, chronic asbestos exposire |
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Biopsy, x ray, bronchoscope- into bronchi to access leion to biopsy. Has to be fairly central.
Mediastinoscopy: central area- scope inserted in mediastinum.
Percutaneous needle biopsy: for peripheral lesions. Pneumothorax is a risk.
Lymph node biopsy.
Thoracotomy: cut thorax, remove tissue. |
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| For non- small cell, if small and early, can recover. |
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| Surgical resection. chemotherapy, radiation therapy |
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