Lung cancer and mesothelioma Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 64-year-old man comes to the PA due to productive cough, bloody sputum and unintentional weight loss. During the past 2 months, his cough has progressively worsened. Medical history is significant for type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. He has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes daily for 40 years. Chest radiograph shows a single nodule in the right lower lobe. Biopsy is obtained and reveals giant cells, which confirms the diagnosis of large cell carcinoma of the lung, as shown below:  

A close-up view of cells under a microscope. Irregularly shaped cells with large nuclei dominate the center. Other smaller cells and pink fibers are around them.
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Following the results, the doctor would like to provide the patient with as much information as possible regarding the prognosis and favorable treatment options of this type of cancer. Assuming the tumor has not spread, which of the following is the best response by the doctor based on these findings?  

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