Breast Cancer Flashcards
(26 cards)
How many Australian’s are diagnosed with breast cancer a day?
55
What are common signs and symptoms of breast cancer?
Nipple discharge, unusual change in size or shape, nipple inversion, rash, changes in skin texture, swelling in armpit, pain, lumps
How is BCa diagnosed?
Mammogram, breast ultrasound, biopsy, MRI, blood test
True or false, stage III cancer means it is localised?
False, it is advanced
True or false, stage IV cancer means it is metastatic?
True
True or false, 65-75% of BCa are positive for HER+?
False, HER+ = 15-20%
True or false, 65-75% of BCa are positive for estrogen or progesterone?
True!
In breast cancer, what does DCIS stand for and mean?
Ductal carcinoma in situ (cancer in the ducts of the breast)
In breast cancer, what does LCIS stand for and mean?
Lobular carcinoma in situ (cancer in lobules of the breast)
What is the percent of survival after 5 years of BCa?
91%
What does neoadjuvant chemo mean?
Chemo before surgery
What does adjuvant chemo mean?
Chemo after surgery
Epirubicin, doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide are examples of what?
Anthracyclines
Paclitaxel, docetaxel are examples of what?
Mitotic inhibitors
Gemzar and Gemcitabine are examples of what?
Antimetabolites
Prednisone, methylprednisolone and dexamethasone are examples of what?
Steroids
What do Portacaths allow?
Easy access to a vein
What three types of hormone therapy exist for breast cancer?
ER+, PR+ or HER+
What does HER2 stand for?
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2
True or false, exercise is safe for women with breast cancer?
True
True or false, HIIT aerobic or resistance can lower cancer related fatigue?
True
In patients with BCa, if they recieve axillary clearance, what can they develop?
Lymphedema
True or false, patients with lymphedema will increase arm circumference swelling?
False
What exercise modality is best suited for peripheral neuropathies?
Balance
