Breast Cancer Flashcards

1
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Risk Factors

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BRCA mutation
Early menarche
Higher BMD (menopausal)
OCP/HRT
Alcohol
Low fiber/veggies, High starch
Sedentary lifestyle
Pesticide Exposure
Cigarette smoke
Melanocytic nevi
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Is there a risk of spreading cancer from biopsy?

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Less than 0.1% chance

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3
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Stage vs. Grade

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Stage - Physical characteristics of tumor

Grade - Similarity to normal cells

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