Breast Cancer

Question 1

Major risk factors for breast cancer?

Answer 1

Genetics, fam history, hormone therapy, menstrual history, exposure to certain pesticides

Question 2

How are most breast cancers detected?

Answer 2

Self examination and mammorgrams

Question 3

Besides lump in breast what are some other manifestations of breast cancer?

Answer 3

Abnormal nipple discharge, rash around nipple, nipple retraction, dimpling of skin, change in position of nipple, nipple pain, scaliness/orange peel look of nipple, ulceration, skin irritation or discharge

Question 4

Lumpectomy is what?

Answer 4

Removal of tumor and surrounding tissue

Question 5

Simple mastectomy is what?

Answer 5

Removal of complete breast

Question 6

Radical mastectomy is what?

Answer 6

Removal of entire breast, underlying chest muscles and affected lymph nodes

Question 7

Modified radical mastectomy is what?

Answer 7

Conserves underlying chest muscles

Question 8

What can be caused from removal of lymph nodes that causes arm to accumulate fluid bc of impaired lymphatic drainage causing severe swelling?

Answer 8

Lymphedema

Question 9

Treatment for lymphedema?

Answer 9

Light exercises, manage pain, compression garments, bandage wraps, massage, avoid BP/IV’s on affected arm and educate on infection prevention/recognition

Question 10

Treatment for body image changes?

Answer 10

Assess self-image, educate on healing of scar, include partner, breast reconstruction options, support groups

Question 11

Treatment for sexuality?

Answer 11

Include partner, referral support, and allow for an open discussion