Breast Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Epidemiology
Breast
A
Most common ca in women.
2nd cancer related death in women.
1 in 8 women will get BC.
2
Q
Etiology
Breast
A
Gender (most significant) Age 40-70(55) Family history Genes BRCA1,2 Hormone factors Alcohol Radiation exposure
3
Q
Prognostic factors
Breast
A
LN status most important (low risk fewer than 3; high risk 4+) Tumor size Presence of mets Histology ER PR HER2 status
4
Q
Breast between which ribs
A
2-6 rib
5
Q
Name of ligament that supports the breast
A
Cooper’s
6
Q
Number of IM nodes
Breast
A
8 total
4 per side
7
Q
Region most common in breast
A
Upper outer quadrant of left breast
8
Q
Mets
Breast
A
Bone Lung Brain Liver Eyes Ovaries Adrenal and pituitary gland
9
Q
Clin. Pres.
Breast
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Painless lump (most common) Nipple discharge Nipple retraction, tenderness or pain Skin changes Alteration in breast contour Lymphadenopathy
10
Q
Annual Mammogram should start at what age
A
40
11
Q
Synonym for lumpectomy
A
Excisional biopsy
12
Q
Histology
Breast
A
Infiltrating ductal carcinoma
13
Q
Radical mastectomy
A
Entire breast with overlying skin.
All axillary nodes
Pectoral muscles
14
Q
Modified radical mastectomy
A
Breast
Some or all axillary nodes
Pectoralis minor (optional)
15
Q
Lumpectomy
A
Tumor plus margin
