Learning Objectives

• Name the main types of benign & malignant neoplasia of the lungs and skin and blood
• Outline the epidemiology and major risk factors for cancers of these organs
• Describe the main genetic mutations involved in pathogenesis of cancers of these organs
• Identify some of the major morphological and histological features of these cancers
• Outline the common clinical presentation, diagnostic and staging approaches, and prognosis for the main clinical subtypes of these cancers
• Summarise the role of chemotherapy, targeted therapies, radiotherapy and surgery in treatment of these cancers
• List the main classes of leukemia and lymphoma and the cells from which they arise
• Outline the common symptoms, main genetic mutations and approaches to treatment for these cancers
• Recognise the psychosocial aspects associated with diagnosis and treatment of these cancers

Primary Lung Cancer

• the peak incidence of primary lung cancer is in [age group]?
• [%] of primary lung tumours are carcinomas?
• what is the biggest risk factor associated with lung cancer?
• what genetic defects are commonly seen in lung cancer?
• primary lung cancer is often diagnosed at [stage]?
• what is the average 5-year survival rate?

Metastatic Lung Cancer

• what is the most common malignant lung neoplasm?