4thYear Additions Flashcards
1
Q
high FH RF for breast cancer
A
first degree relative <40
first degree male relative
first degree relative with bilateral breast cancer <50
two first degree relatives
2
Q
management of lymphoedema
A
massage compression exercises weight loss good skin car avoid taking blood and inserting cannulas
3
Q
what causes winged scapula
A
damage to long thoracic nerve that supplies serratus anterior
4
Q
what is raloxifene?
A
selective oestrogen receptor modulator which only stimulates oestrogen in bones
5
Q
what is raloxifene used for?
A
OP in post-menopause
6
Q
what is tamoxifen?
A
selective oestrogen receptor modulator which stimulates oestrogen in uterus and bone (prevent OP and increases risk of endometrial cancer) while blocking it in the breast
7
Q
side effects of trastuzumab?
A
blurred vision
headaches
reduced LVEF
