Breast Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Risk Factors
A
BRCA mutation Early menarche Higher BMD (menopausal) OCP/HRT Alcohol Low fiber/veggies, High starch Sedentary lifestyle Pesticide Exposure Cigarette smoke Melanocytic nevi
2
Q
Is there a risk of spreading cancer from biopsy?
A
Less than 0.1% chance
3
Q
Stage vs. Grade
A
Stage - Physical characteristics of tumor
Grade - Similarity to normal cells