CNUR 204 - Neoplasms and Immunity Pt. 2
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What is a significant fact about Leading cause of cancer deaths globally
lung and most
cancer? preventable cancer.
What is the main risk factor for Cigarette smoking!
lung
cancer (85% of cases)?
Why is smoking cessation so Halves cancer risk after a decade of
important? quitting.
Explain lung cancer and genetic Conclusive evidence for genetics in lung
links cancer is
lacking.
Explain the patho of lung cancer Lung cancer grows slowly, primarily in
bronchi. It
can either be small or non-small cell lung
cancer.
What are common metastasis Common sites include liver, brain, and
sites adrenal
for lung cancer? glands.
, Explain non-small cell lung cancer Accounts for most cases of lung cancer
and
includes squamous cell carcinoma,
adenocarcinoma, and large cell
undifferentiated
carcinoma.
Explain small cell lung cancer Accounts for less cases of lung cancer,
has worse
prognosis.
Explain paraneoplastic syndrome Systemic symptoms caused by tumor
hormone
release.
What are the clinical Symptoms depend on type, location, and
manifestations spread.
of lung cancer? Some include cough, hemoptysis, and
SVC
syndrome.
Explain SVC syndrome Pressure from tumor affects blood flow.
What treatments are used for SVC Blood thinners, corticosteroids,
syndrome? bronchodilators,
and stents.
What diagnostics are used for lung Chest x-ray, CT scan, and biopsy.
cancer?
How is lung cancer treated? Surgery and radiation.
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What is a significant fact about Leading cause of cancer deaths globally
lung and most
cancer? preventable cancer.
What is the main risk factor for Cigarette smoking!
lung
cancer (85% of cases)?
Why is smoking cessation so Halves cancer risk after a decade of
important? quitting.
Explain lung cancer and genetic Conclusive evidence for genetics in lung
links cancer is
lacking.
Explain the patho of lung cancer Lung cancer grows slowly, primarily in
bronchi. It
can either be small or non-small cell lung
cancer.
What are common metastasis Common sites include liver, brain, and
sites adrenal
for lung cancer? glands.
, Explain non-small cell lung cancer Accounts for most cases of lung cancer
and
includes squamous cell carcinoma,
adenocarcinoma, and large cell
undifferentiated
carcinoma.
Explain small cell lung cancer Accounts for less cases of lung cancer,
has worse
prognosis.
Explain paraneoplastic syndrome Systemic symptoms caused by tumor
hormone
release.
What are the clinical Symptoms depend on type, location, and
manifestations spread.
of lung cancer? Some include cough, hemoptysis, and
SVC
syndrome.
Explain SVC syndrome Pressure from tumor affects blood flow.
What treatments are used for SVC Blood thinners, corticosteroids,
syndrome? bronchodilators,
and stents.
What diagnostics are used for lung Chest x-ray, CT scan, and biopsy.
cancer?
How is lung cancer treated? Surgery and radiation.
