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Breast Cancer Flashcards

1
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How many Australian’s are diagnosed with breast cancer a day?

A

55

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What are common signs and symptoms of breast cancer?

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Nipple discharge, unusual change in size or shape, nipple inversion, rash, changes in skin texture, swelling in armpit, pain, lumps

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How is BCa diagnosed?

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Mammogram, breast ultrasound, biopsy, MRI, blood test

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True or false, stage III cancer means it is localised?

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False, it is advanced

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True or false, stage IV cancer means it is metastatic?

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True

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True or false, 65-75% of BCa are positive for HER+?

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False, HER+ = 15-20%

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True or false, 65-75% of BCa are positive for estrogen or progesterone?

A

True!

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8
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In breast cancer, what does DCIS stand for and mean?

A

Ductal carcinoma in situ (cancer in the ducts of the breast)

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In breast cancer, what does LCIS stand for and mean?

A

Lobular carcinoma in situ (cancer in lobules of the breast)

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10
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What is the percent of survival after 5 years of BCa?

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91%

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11
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What does neoadjuvant chemo mean?

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Chemo before surgery

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12
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What does adjuvant chemo mean?

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Chemo after surgery

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Epirubicin, doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide are examples of what?

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Anthracyclines

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Paclitaxel, docetaxel are examples of what?

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Mitotic inhibitors

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15
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Gemzar and Gemcitabine are examples of what?

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Antimetabolites

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16
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Prednisone, methylprednisolone and dexamethasone are examples of what?

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Steroids

17
Q

What do Portacaths allow?

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Easy access to a vein

18
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What three types of hormone therapy exist for breast cancer?

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ER+, PR+ or HER+

19
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What does HER2 stand for?

A

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2

20
Q

True or false, exercise is safe for women with breast cancer?

A

True

21
Q

True or false, HIIT aerobic or resistance can lower cancer related fatigue?

A

True

22
Q

In patients with BCa, if they recieve axillary clearance, what can they develop?

A

Lymphedema

23
Q

True or false, patients with lymphedema will increase arm circumference swelling?

A

False

24
Q

What exercise modality is best suited for peripheral neuropathies?

A

Balance

25
Q

In bone metastases, what should we avoid?

A

Sheer forces, high impact forces of the affected bone

26
Q

What is axillary web syndrome?

A

The interruption of axillary lymphatics causing distended ducts

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