lecture 2 Flashcards
transdermal patch effectiveness
similar effectiveness as combined pill
what research area have women generally not been accounted for disease wise
For heart disease
1 killer of women across all ages
heart disease
what is coopers lig (where does it run from)
runs from clavicle to the clavipectoral fascia
- suspends breast
- carcinoma can decrease the length of the ligs leading to dimpling
simple breast cyst- what is it/age
benign, fluid filled sac
common in women in their 30s/40s
what is a fibroadenoma and age
non cancerous, solid tumor
- common in women in 20s/30s
- painless, mobile, firm, round, smooth and rubbery
What is fibrocystic breast changes- and age
non cancerous breast lumps
occur bw 30-50yo
-monthly breast changes similar in both breasts
what is unusual hyperplasia of breast and age
non cancerous ductal or lobular cells start multiplying abnormally
- mc in women over 35
- May slightly increase risk of breast cancer
Risk factors of breast cancer (+mc)
- Age (mc, higher after 40)
- BRCA1/2
- Fam hx
- reproductive hx
- race/se status
“avoidable’ risk factors of breast canc3r
- pregnancy (>30)
- breastfeeding
- post menopausal
- exercise
- alcohol
- HRT
- Birth control
what is primary and secondary prevention of breastt cancer
primary- aims to alter the process of breast carcinogenesis, thus preventing from occuring
secondary- early detection
Breast self exam recommendations
2018 canadian task force recommended against
low utility
anxiety provoking
Red flags in breast self exam
- lump that has not been evaled
- change in breast lump
- red, swollen, flaky skin on any area
- nipple pai/ inversion
- any fluid from nips
- skin dimpling
- lumps or changes in skin under arm
canadian task force for breast screening (40-49, 50-69, 70-74)
40-49– not screening with mammography
50-59– Conditionally reconmend for every 2-3 years for those not at risk
70-74– we conditionally recommend screening every 2-3 for those not at risk
