Breast Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Evaluation (3)
A
History
Mammography
FNA/Core/Open biopsy
2
Q
Treatment Options (3)
A
Segmental Mastectomy with Axillary Node Dissection and Radiation (MRM) Modified Radical Mastectomy
Radical Mastectomy
Simple Mastectomy
3
Q
Axillary Node Dissection Reason
A
Sentinel Lymph Node for precise pathological staging
4
Q
TNM Staging: what does it mean (3) and why is it done
A
Tumor size
Node status of Axillary
Metastasis
Prognosis and Need for adjunctive therapy
5
Q
Indications of Poor Prognosis (9)
A
Edema (breast) Ulceration Fixation of tumor Axillary node enlargement Supraclavicular Node Satellite Skin Nodules Arm Edema Inflammatory Carcinoma Size
6
Q
DCIS: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Treatment Options (3)
A
Lumpectomy with radiation
Simple Mastectomy
No Sentinel Node Needed