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T/F: Lung cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in men and women.
False. The most COMMON cancer diagnoses for men and women is prostate and breast cancers, respectively
lung cancer is the SECOND most common ca...
PULMONARY NEOPLASMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+
GRADED .Buy Quality Materials!
T/F: Lung cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in men and women.
False. The most COMMON cancer diagnoses for men and women is prostate and
breast cancers, respectively
lung cancer is the SECOND most common cancer diagnosis for men and women, but
the most lethal
What is the #1 cause of cancer related deaths in adults?
lung cancer
what is the 5 year survival rate for lung cancer? (prognosis)
18% for all individuals with lung cancer
the prognosis is typically poor, but can be improved with early detection
when do we see improved outcomes for lung cancer? (improved prognosis)
early diagnosis (for both small and non-small cell)
what % of patients present with advanced or metastatic disease at time of
diagnosis with lung cancer?
75%
what is the average age of lung cancer diagnosis?
70
very rare before age 40
men are ___x more likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer than women
2x more likely
why are men twice as likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer?
difference in tobacco consumption (more men using tobacco products)
the age adjusted mortality rate for lung cancer is higher in what racial group in
the US?
African American
what is the greatest preventable cause of death worldwide?
tobacco smoking!!!
this accounts for up to 90% of all lung cancer cases
tobacco smoking!!
what is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer
tobacco smoking
besides tobacco smoking, what are some other risks associated with lung
cancer?
radon (from uranium decay), asbestos
also air pollution, cannabis smoking, e-cigs, vaping, chest radiation, arsenic, cancer hx
describe the general pathophysiology of lung cancer
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