Breast Cancer Flashcards

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s/s of invasive ductal carcinoma

A

lump w irregular edges, skin dimpling/peau d’orange,

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s/s of inflammatory

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erythema, edema, peau d’orange, breast pain, itching, and tenderness, breast enlargement

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nonmodifiable risk factors

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age, fam history, early menarche & late menopause - prolonged estrogen exposure

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modifiable risk factors

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postmenopausal obesity, physical activity, birth control, hormone replacement, alcohol, not breast feeding

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5
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age to start yearly mammograms

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average risk women 40-45
high risk - 30, or 10 years younger than age when family member got it

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women at high risk

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chest radiation, BRCA gene mutation, 1st degree family member w cancer or BRCA

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day one care of mastectomy

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ambulation - support arm first few times
exercises - flex & extend elbow, squeeze
regular diet

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what to avoid on affected arm & why

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BP cuff, blood draws, injections - trauma, infection risk - bad since lymph flow is affected

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9
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how to prevent lymphedema

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keep a pillow under arm/elevate it

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post op mastectomy exercises

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hand wall climb, swing rope in a circle, raise both arms & bend side to side, squeeze shoulder blades together

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post op pt teaching

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exercises, incision care, elevate affected arm & avoid trauma to arm

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s/s of lymphedema

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swelling, feels heavy or ache-y, paresthesia

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tx of lymphedema

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elevate w compression sleeve/glove

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