Breast Cancer Flashcards

1
Q

breast cancer prevention for high risk pt

A

long term surveillance- early detection
chemoprevention- med that decreases estrogen
prophylactic masectomy

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2
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where is breast cancer typically found

A

upper outer quadrant

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3
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what are tumors typically like

A

non-tender with hard irregular borders

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4
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what diagnostic is done

A

biopsy
TNM system

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5
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what is a modified radical masectomy

A

removal of tissue, nipple, axillary node dissection, underlying muscle still present

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6
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what is a total (simple) masectomy

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removal of tissue, nipple, does not remove lymph node

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7
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what is breast conservation treatment

A

removing cancer itself

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8
Q

what are potential complications of surgery

A

lymphedema
hematoma or seroma-compression wrap
infection
changes in sexual fxn

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9
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what is external beam radiation

A

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

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10
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what is brachytherapy

A

radiation is delivered by an internal device
treatment given over 4-5 days

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11
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what is adjuvant chemo

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reccomended for pts who have positive lymph nodes or invasive tumors greater than 1 cm initiated after breast surgery and b4 radiation

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12
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comon complications with adjuvant chemo

A

nausea and vomiting
myelosuppression
taste change
alopecia
mucositis
neuropathy
fatigue

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