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    Fictional Patient History – Oncology Case Study

(All names, dates, and details are fabricated for educational and platform‑testing purposes. This is not real patient data and does not constitute medical advice.)

1. Identifying Information


Item
Details


Patient ID
ONC‑2025‑0187


Name
Ms. Elena M. Alvarez


Age
58 years


Sex
Female


Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latina


Preferred Language
English (primary) / Spanish (secondary)


Occupation
School‑age child care provider (full‑time)


Marital Status
Married, spouse works as a mechanic


Residence
Urban apartment, 2‑bedroom, in a multi‑family building (moderate socioeconomic status)


2. Chief Complaint (CC)


“I’ve been coughing up blood-tinged sputum for the past three weeks and I’ve lost a lot of weight without trying.”


3. History of Present Illness (HPI)


Timeline
Symptoms / Findings
Pertinent Details


6 months ago
Persistent, non‑productive cough; occasional wheeze; mild dyspnea on exertion (climbing two flights of stairs).
Attributed to “seasonal allergies”; treated with over‑the‑counter antihistamines; no imaging performed.


3 months ago
Increase in cough frequency; occasional nocturnal cough; “raw” sensation in throat; occasional hoarseness.
Self‑prescribed cough syrup (dextromethorphan); no relief.


2 months ago
First episode of hemoptysis (≈ 5 mL bright red blood mixed with sputum).
Prompted ED visit; chest X‑ray reported “possible right upper lobe infiltrate”; discharged with antibiotics for presumed pneumonia.


1 month ago
Persistent hemoptysis (now streaks of blood daily, occasional larger episodes up to 10 mL).
Weight loss: 12 lb (≈ 5.5 kg) despite unchanged diet; fatigue; decreased appetite; occasional night sweats.


2 weeks ago
Progressive dyspnea at rest; mild chest tightness; occasional palpitations.
Denies fever, chills, recent travel, or known TB exposure.


Present
Ongoing cough with blood-tinged sputum, 3–4 episodes daily; 15‑lb weight loss (total since symptom onset); fatigue; reduced exercise tolerance; occasional dysphagia to solids.
No new medications; no recent trauma; no known sick contacts.


4. Past Medical History (PMH)


Condition
Details


Hypertension
Diagnosed 8 years ago; controlled on lisinopril 10 mg daily.


Hyperlipidemia
On atorvastatin 20 mg nightly; LDL last measured 112 mg/dL (2 years prior).


Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Diagnosed 3 years ago; metformin 500 mg BID; latest HbA1c 6.9 % (6 months ago).


Obstructive Sleep Apnea
CPAP use nightly (compliant).


Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Fluticasone nasal spray PRN.


No prior surgeries
No gallbladder, appendectomy, or thoracic surgeries.


Vaccinations
Up‑to‑date: influenza (2024), COVID‑19 (boosted 2023), pneumococcal (PCV13 + PPSV23).


5. Family History (FH)


Relation
Age / Status
Conditions


Mother
Deceased at 71 (cardiac arrest)
Hypertension, coronary artery disease


Father
Alive, 84
Former smoker (30 pack‑years), COPD, died of lung cancer at 78


Sister (younger)
55, alive
Breast cancer (diagnosed 2022, lumpectomy + radiation)


Brother
60, alive
“Benign” colon polyps (removed 2021)


Paternal grandmother
Deceased at 68
Ovarian cancer


Notable: Two first‑degree relatives with malignancies (father – lung cancer, sister – breast cancer) and a paternal grandmother with ovarian cancer suggest possible hereditary predisposition.

6. Social History (SH)


Item
Details


Tobacco
Never smoker (0 pack‑years).


Alcohol
Social drinker: 1–2 glasses of wine on weekends.


Illicit drug use
Denies.


Occupational exposures
Working in daycare; occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals (bleach, ammonia). No known asbestos, radon, or silica exposure.


Living conditions
Lives with husband; nonsmoking household; moderate indoor air quality.


Physical activity
Walks 15 minutes daily; limited recently due to dyspnea.


Diet
Mixed diet; reports decreased appetite over the past month.


Travel
No recent international travel; last trip to Mexico 2 years ago (no known illness).


Support system
Strong family support; husband and adult children involved in care.


7. Review of Systems (ROS) – Positive Findings


System
Positive Findings


Constitutional
Weight loss (15 lb), fatigue, night sweats.


Respiratory
Chronic cough with hemoptysis, dyspnea on exertion, occasional wheeze.


Cardiovascular
Palpitations (occasional), mild chest tightness.


Gastrointestinal
Dysphagia to solids, decreased appetite.


Neurologic
No headaches, seizures, or focal deficits.


Skin
No new lesions or rashes.


Psychiatric
Anxious about diagnosis; occasional low mood related to weight loss.


Other
No hematuria, no joint pain.


8. Physical Examination (PE) – Findings (Date: 2025‑08‑08)


Area
Findings


General
Thin, mildly distressed, alert, oriented ×3.


Vital Signs
BP 138/84 mmHg, HR 96 bpm (regular), RR 20/min, Temp 37.2 °C (99 °F), SpO₂ 94 % on room air (improved to 96 % after brief ambulation).


HEENT
No cervical lymphadenopathy; oral mucosa pink, no lesions; flexible nasolaryngoscopy (performed in clinic) shows mild edema of the right posterior pharyngeal wall, no mass.


Neck
Supple; no jugular venous distention; no palpable thyroid nodules.


Chest/Lungs
Decreased breath sounds over right upper zone; scattered crackles over right middle field; occasional wheezes on expiration; no egophony.


Heart
Regular rate/rhythm; normal S1, S2; no murmurs or rubs.


Abdomen
Soft, non‑tender, no organomegaly; bowel sounds normal.


Extremities
No clubbing (Nail beds normal), no edema; peripheral pulses palpable.


Neurologic
Cranial nerves II‑XII intact; strength 5/5 in all extremities; sensation intact.


Skin
No lesions, bruising, or rashes.


9. Initial Diagnostic Work‑up (ordered in ED & Outpatient)


Test
Result / Interpretation


Chest X‑ray (PA & Lateral)
Right upper lobe mass (~4 cm), possible cavitation; right hilar prominence.


CT Chest with contrast
4.2 × 3.8 cm spiculated mass in the right upper lobe; mediastinal lymphadenopathy (stations 2R, 4R); no pleural effusion; small right‑sided pulmonary emboli ruled out.


PET‑CT
Hypermetabolic right upper lobe lesion (SUVmax 12.5); hypermetabolic mediastinal nodes (SUV 7.8); no distant metastases identified (no adrenal, bone, or brain uptake).


Bronchoscopy with broncho‑alveolar lavage (BAL) & endobronchial biopsies
Endobronchial mass visualized; biopsy obtained. BAL negative for acid‑fast bacilli, fungal cultures, and cytology.


Pathology (Core biopsy)
Moderately differentiated non‑small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), adenocarcinoma subtype; EGFR wild‑type; ALK negative; ROS1 negative; PD‑L1 expression 55 % (22C3 assay).


Molecular profiling
No targetable mutations (KRAS G12C negative, BRAF V600E negative, MET exon 14 skipping negative).


Complete blood count (CBC)
WBC 7.8 ×10⁹/L, Hb 11.2 g/dL (normocytic), Platelets 210 ×10⁹/L.


Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
Normal renal and hepatic function; glucose 118 mg/dL (fasting).


LDH
190 U/L (slightly elevated).


Baseline pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
FEV1 78 % predicted; FVC 85 % predicted; DLCO 72 % predicted — acceptable for systemic therapy.


Echocardiogram
LVEF 60 %; no wall motion abnormalities.


Brain MRI
No intracranial lesions.


Baseline performance status
ECOG 2 (ambulatory, capable of self‑care but unable to carry out any work activities).


10. Staging (AJCC 8th Edition)


Parameter
Value


Primary tumor (T)
T2a – tumor >3 cm but ≤5 cm in greatest dimension, without invasion of the visceral pleura.


Regional nodes (N)
N2 – metastasis in ipsilateral mediastinal and/or subcarinal lymph nodes.


Distant metastasis (M)
M0 – no distant spread identified.


Overall Stage
Stage IIIA (T2a N2 M0).


11. Initial Management Plan (as of 2025‑08‑12)


Component
Details


Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Review
Thoracic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pulmonology, radiology, pathology, palliative care, and genetics.


Systemic Therapy
Chemo‑immunotherapy per current guideline (e.g., carboplatin + paclitaxel plus pembrolizumab) given PD‑L1 ≥50 % and lack of targetable driver mutation.


Radiation Oncology
Consider definitive concurrent chemoradiation (60 Gy in 30 fractions) if surgical resection deemed non‑feasible; evaluate for consolidative radiation after systemic therapy response.


Surgical Evaluation
Mediastinoscopy/EBUS‑TBNA to confirm N2 disease; assess surgical candidacy for lobectomy (right upper lobectomy) after neoadjuvant therapy.


Supportive Care
• Smoking cessation reinforcement (patient already a never smoker).  • Nutritional counseling (high‑calorie, protein‑rich diet).  • Pain management (acetaminophen PRN, low‑dose opioids if needed).  • Pulmonary rehabilitation referral.


Genetic Counseling
Due to family history of multiple cancers, offer germline testing (e.g., BRCA1/2, TP53, ATM) and discuss eligibility for clinical trials.


Follow‑up
Repeat PET‑CT after 4–6 cycles of systemic therapy to reassess response and restage.


Clinical Trials
Screening for enrollment in trials evaluating novel immunotherapy combinations or adjuvant targeted agents (e.g., KRAS G12C inhibitors, even though mutation negative, trial may explore other pathways).


Patient Education
Discuss disease nature, treatment options, potential side effects (immune‑related adverse events, neuropathy, myelosuppression), and goals of care. Provide written material in English and Spanish.


Advance Care Planning
Initiate conversation about preferences, document POLST if appropriate, involve palliative care early for symptom management.


12. Teaching Points & Learning Objectives


Differential Diagnosis of Chronic Hemoptysis – Importance of early imaging in persistent cough, especially with blood‑tinged sputum.
Staging of NSCLC – How T, N, M components directly influence therapeutic pathways (surgery vs. concurrent chemoradiation).
Molecular Testing – Routine pan‑cancer NGS panels guide targeted therapy selection; PD‑L1 expression informs immunotherapy eligibility.
Multidisciplinary Care – Coordinating thoracic surgery, oncology, radiation, and supportive services improves outcomes and reduces delays.
Family History & Hereditary Cancer Syndromes – Recognizing potential hereditary predisposition (e.g., BRCA, TP53) and the role of germline testing.
Management of Treatment‑Related Toxicities – Monitoring for immune‑related adverse events (colitis, pneumonitis) and providing prompt intervention.
Psychosocial Support – Addressing anxiety, nutritional deficits, and providing culturally sensitive education (bilingual resources).


13. Disclaimer

The above case is a fully fictional construct intended solely for educational, training, or platform‑testing purposes. It does not represent a real patient. Clinical decisions should always be individualized and made in consultation with qualified health‑care professionals.
Item	Details
Patient ID	ONC‑2025‑0187
Name	Ms. Elena M. Alvarez
Age	58 years
Sex	Female
Race/Ethnicity	Hispanic/Latina
Preferred Language	English (primary) / Spanish (secondary)
Occupation	School‑age child care provider (full‑time)
Marital Status	Married, spouse works as a mechanic
Residence	Urban apartment, 2‑bedroom, in a multi‑family building (moderate socioeconomic status)
Timeline	Symptoms / Findings	Pertinent Details
6 months ago	Persistent, non‑productive cough; occasional wheeze; mild dyspnea on exertion (climbing two flights of stairs).	Attributed to “seasonal allergies”; treated with over‑the‑counter antihistamines; no imaging performed.
3 months ago	Increase in cough frequency; occasional nocturnal cough; “raw” sensation in throat; occasional hoarseness.	Self‑prescribed cough syrup (dextromethorphan); no relief.
2 months ago	First episode of hemoptysis (≈ 5 mL bright red blood mixed with sputum).	Prompted ED visit; chest X‑ray reported “possible right upper lobe infiltrate”; discharged with antibiotics for presumed pneumonia.
1 month ago	Persistent hemoptysis (now streaks of blood daily, occasional larger episodes up to 10 mL).	Weight loss: 12 lb (≈ 5.5 kg) despite unchanged diet; fatigue; decreased appetite; occasional night sweats.
2 weeks ago	Progressive dyspnea at rest; mild chest tightness; occasional palpitations.	Denies fever, chills, recent travel, or known TB exposure.
Present	Ongoing cough with blood-tinged sputum, 3–4 episodes daily; 15‑lb weight loss (total since symptom onset); fatigue; reduced exercise tolerance; occasional dysphagia to solids.	No new medications; no recent trauma; no known sick contacts.
Condition	Details
Hypertension	Diagnosed 8 years ago; controlled on lisinopril 10 mg daily.
Hyperlipidemia	On atorvastatin 20 mg nightly; LDL last measured 112 mg/dL (2 years prior).
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus	Diagnosed 3 years ago; metformin 500 mg BID; latest HbA1c 6.9 % (6 months ago).
Obstructive Sleep Apnea	CPAP use nightly (compliant).
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis	Fluticasone nasal spray PRN.
No prior surgeries	No gallbladder, appendectomy, or thoracic surgeries.
Vaccinations	Up‑to‑date: influenza (2024), COVID‑19 (boosted 2023), pneumococcal (PCV13 + PPSV23).
Relation	Age / Status	Conditions
Mother	Deceased at 71 (cardiac arrest)	Hypertension, coronary artery disease
Father	Alive, 84	Former smoker (30 pack‑years), COPD, died of lung cancer at 78
Sister (younger)	55, alive	Breast cancer (diagnosed 2022, lumpectomy + radiation)
Brother	60, alive	“Benign” colon polyps (removed 2021)
Paternal grandmother	Deceased at 68	Ovarian cancer
Item	Details
Tobacco	Never smoker (0 pack‑years).
Alcohol	Social drinker: 1–2 glasses of wine on weekends.
Illicit drug use	Denies.
Occupational exposures	Working in daycare; occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals (bleach, ammonia). No known asbestos, radon, or silica exposure.
Living conditions	Lives with husband; nonsmoking household; moderate indoor air quality.
Physical activity	Walks 15 minutes daily; limited recently due to dyspnea.
Diet	Mixed diet; reports decreased appetite over the past month.
Travel	No recent international travel; last trip to Mexico 2 years ago (no known illness).
Support system	Strong family support; husband and adult children involved in care.
System	Positive Findings
Constitutional	Weight loss (15 lb), fatigue, night sweats.
Respiratory	Chronic cough with hemoptysis, dyspnea on exertion, occasional wheeze.
Cardiovascular	Palpitations (occasional), mild chest tightness.
Gastrointestinal	Dysphagia to solids, decreased appetite.
Neurologic	No headaches, seizures, or focal deficits.
Skin	No new lesions or rashes.
Psychiatric	Anxious about diagnosis; occasional low mood related to weight loss.
Other	No hematuria, no joint pain.
Area	Findings
General	Thin, mildly distressed, alert, oriented ×3.
Vital Signs	BP 138/84 mmHg, HR 96 bpm (regular), RR 20/min, Temp 37.2 °C (99 °F), SpO₂ 94 % on room air (improved to 96 % after brief ambulation).
HEENT	No cervical lymphadenopathy; oral mucosa pink, no lesions; flexible nasolaryngoscopy (performed in clinic) shows mild edema of the right posterior pharyngeal wall, no mass.
Neck	Supple; no jugular venous distention; no palpable thyroid nodules.
Chest/Lungs	Decreased breath sounds over right upper zone; scattered crackles over right middle field; occasional wheezes on expiration; no egophony.
Heart	Regular rate/rhythm; normal S1, S2; no murmurs or rubs.
Abdomen	Soft, non‑tender, no organomegaly; bowel sounds normal.
Extremities	No clubbing (Nail beds normal), no edema; peripheral pulses palpable.
Neurologic	Cranial nerves II‑XII intact; strength 5/5 in all extremities; sensation intact.
Skin	No lesions, bruising, or rashes.
Test	Result / Interpretation
Chest X‑ray (PA & Lateral)	Right upper lobe mass (~4 cm), possible cavitation; right hilar prominence.
CT Chest with contrast	4.2 × 3.8 cm spiculated mass in the right upper lobe; mediastinal lymphadenopathy (stations 2R, 4R); no pleural effusion; small right‑sided pulmonary emboli ruled out.
PET‑CT	Hypermetabolic right upper lobe lesion (SUVmax 12.5); hypermetabolic mediastinal nodes (SUV 7.8); no distant metastases identified (no adrenal, bone, or brain uptake).
Bronchoscopy with broncho‑alveolar lavage (BAL) & endobronchial biopsies	Endobronchial mass visualized; biopsy obtained. BAL negative for acid‑fast bacilli, fungal cultures, and cytology.
Pathology (Core biopsy)	Moderately differentiated non‑small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), adenocarcinoma subtype; EGFR wild‑type; ALK negative; ROS1 negative; PD‑L1 expression 55 % (22C3 assay).
Molecular profiling	No targetable mutations (KRAS G12C negative, BRAF V600E negative, MET exon 14 skipping negative).
Complete blood count (CBC)	WBC 7.8 ×10⁹/L, Hb 11.2 g/dL (normocytic), Platelets 210 ×10⁹/L.
Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)	Normal renal and hepatic function; glucose 118 mg/dL (fasting).
LDH	190 U/L (slightly elevated).
Baseline pulmonary function tests (PFTs)	FEV1 78 % predicted; FVC 85 % predicted; DLCO 72 % predicted — acceptable for systemic therapy.
Echocardiogram	LVEF 60 %; no wall motion abnormalities.
Brain MRI	No intracranial lesions.
Baseline performance status	ECOG 2 (ambulatory, capable of self‑care but unable to carry out any work activities).
Parameter	Value
Primary tumor (T)	T2a – tumor >3 cm but ≤5 cm in greatest dimension, without invasion of the visceral pleura.
Regional nodes (N)	N2 – metastasis in ipsilateral mediastinal and/or subcarinal lymph nodes.
Distant metastasis (M)	M0 – no distant spread identified.
Overall Stage	Stage IIIA (T2a N2 M0).
Component	Details
Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Review	Thoracic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pulmonology, radiology, pathology, palliative care, and genetics.
Systemic Therapy	Chemo‑immunotherapy per current guideline (e.g., carboplatin + paclitaxel plus pembrolizumab) given PD‑L1 ≥50 % and lack of targetable driver mutation.
Radiation Oncology	Consider definitive concurrent chemoradiation (60 Gy in 30 fractions) if surgical resection deemed non‑feasible; evaluate for consolidative radiation after systemic therapy response.
Surgical Evaluation	Mediastinoscopy/EBUS‑TBNA to confirm N2 disease; assess surgical candidacy for lobectomy (right upper lobectomy) after neoadjuvant therapy.
Supportive Care	• Smoking cessation reinforcement (patient already a never smoker). • Nutritional counseling (high‑calorie, protein‑rich diet). • Pain management (acetaminophen PRN, low‑dose opioids if needed). • Pulmonary rehabilitation referral.
Genetic Counseling	Due to family history of multiple cancers, offer germline testing (e.g., BRCA1/2, TP53, ATM) and discuss eligibility for clinical trials.
Follow‑up	Repeat PET‑CT after 4–6 cycles of systemic therapy to reassess response and restage.
Clinical Trials	Screening for enrollment in trials evaluating novel immunotherapy combinations or adjuvant targeted agents (e.g., KRAS G12C inhibitors, even though mutation negative, trial may explore other pathways).
Patient Education	Discuss disease nature, treatment options, potential side effects (immune‑related adverse events, neuropathy, myelosuppression), and goals of care. Provide written material in English and Spanish.
Advance Care Planning	Initiate conversation about preferences, document POLST if appropriate, involve palliative care early for symptom management.