BREAST PATHOLOGY INTRO Flashcards
1
Q
incidence of breast cancer in women in the US?
A
1 in 8 women
2
Q
breast is how common cancer death in women?
A
2nd most common
3
Q
improved survival rates due to?
A
early detection
4
Q
5-year relative survival percent?
A
90%
5
Q
median age of breast cancer diagnosis?
A
62
6
Q
basic presentation of BC?
A
palpable mass
inflammatory lesion
nipple discharge
mammography abnormality
7
Q
what plays a central role in diagnosis?
A
pathlogy
