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Suspected lung cancer — SCE Respiratory MCQ

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A 64-year-old man has haemoptysis, weight loss and finger clubbing. Chest radiograph shows a left hilar mass. He has smoked 40 pack-years. What is the most appropriate management?

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Correct answer: B — Urgent suspected lung cancer pathway referral

Haemoptysis with weight loss, clubbing and a hilar mass requires urgent lung cancer pathway referral for CT and tissue diagnosis. Waiting several months risks delayed diagnosis of potentially treatable cancer. Asthma and sleep investigations do not address the radiographic mass.

Reference: NICE NG12 Suspected Cancer; NICE NG122 Lung Cancer