Anatomy-Breast Cancer Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
How are most breast tumors biopsied?
A
Most are detected as micro calcifications on mammogram a stereotactically biopsied by the radiologist.
2
Q
Current treatment recommendation for breast cancer?
A
Lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy and radiation therapy. Note that the sentinel node biopsy is used to differentiate between the need for hormonal therapy or chemotherapy.
3
Q
Treatment for DCIS?
A
Surgery plus whole breast radiation
4
Q
Treatment for BRCA + cancer?
A
Mastectomy + reconstructive surgery
5
Q
When do you use MRI for DCIS?
A
Dense breasts and use of detection when cancer is detected on the contralateral side.
