Hematological/Oncological

Question 1

What areas of the body is breast cancer likely to spread to?

Answer 1

• chest wall
• lymph nodes

Question 2

What can occur when a tumor spreads to the area of the chest wall?

Answer 2

It can obstruct the superior vena cava. This vein returns blood to the heart. So when it is blocked it stops blood flow and can lead to jugular vein distension, puffy face/neck

Question 3

Manifestation of superior vena cava syndrome

Answer 3

• upper extremity edema
• facial plethora (resulting from the blood pooling in one area)
• jugular vein distension
• blurry eyes (resulting from excessive pressure on the veins)
• shortness of breath

Question 4

Which body location is not a site for metastasis

Answer 4

Brain