Breast

Question 1

for what size tumor is wide local excision used

Answer 1

<4cm

Question 2

what is FED-C radiotherapy used for

Answer 2

neoadjuvant radiotherapy when there is nodal involvement

Question 3

what is transtuzumab

Answer 3

herceptin

Question 4

what type of cancer causes bloody nipple discharge

Answer 4

ductal papilloma

Question 5

SERM moa

Answer 5

complete oestrogen receptor antagonist and partial agonist

Question 6

moa anastrozole/letrozole

Answer 6

reduced peripheral oestrogen synthesis

Question 7

what is given to ER+ve perimenopausal women after surgery

Answer 7

tamoxifen

Question 8

main side effect of tamoxifen

Answer 8

VTE

Question 9

breast cancer screening programme

Answer 9

aged 50-70yrs
every 3 years

Question 10

what size fibroadenomas can be excised

Answer 10

> 3cm

Question 11

what is the role of neo adjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer

Answer 11

to reduce the size of the tumor so an excision can be performed instead of a mastectomy

Question 12

women over what age are given a 2WW if they have a breast lump

Answer 12

> 30 yrs