Breast Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Name the procedure used to remove breasts.
A
Mastectomy
2
Q
What is breast cancer?
A
Cancer of the breast.
3
Q
What screening test is used for breast tissues?
A
Mammogram
4
Q
What are the causes of breast cancer?
A
There are no solid causes of breast cancer
5
Q
Name factors that put a patient at risk of developing breast cancer.
A
Age (50+), genetics (family history), excessive alcohol intake, breast density, obesity, being tall, exposure to radiation, exposure to oestrogen, previous diagnosis
6
Q
Name the symptoms of breast cancer.
A
Heaviness, discharge from the nipple, change in size, pain in the breast, lump in the armpit, dimpling of the skin, change in colour of the breast.
7
Q
Name 5 treatments for breast cancer.
A
Mastectomy, lumpectomy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy
