Breast Cancer Flashcards
breast cancer prevention for high risk pt
long term surveillance- early detection
chemoprevention- med that decreases estrogen
prophylactic masectomy
where is breast cancer typically found
upper outer quadrant
what are tumors typically like
non-tender with hard irregular borders
what diagnostic is done
biopsy
TNM system
what is a modified radical masectomy
removal of tissue, nipple, axillary node dissection, underlying muscle still present
what is a total (simple) masectomy
removal of tissue, nipple, does not remove lymph node
what is breast conservation treatment
removing cancer itself
what are potential complications of surgery
lymphedema
hematoma or seroma-compression wrap
infection
changes in sexual fxn
what is external beam radiation
anatomic areas to be treated are mapped out and identified w/ permanent ink markings
treatment lasts a few min and is given 5 days a week for 5-6 weeks
what is brachytherapy
radiation is delivered by an internal device
treatment given over 4-5 days
what is adjuvant chemo
reccomended for pts who have positive lymph nodes or invasive tumors greater than 1 cm initiated after breast surgery and b4 radiation
comon complications with adjuvant chemo
nausea and vomiting
myelosuppression
taste change
alopecia
mucositis
neuropathy
fatigue
