MIDTERM Flashcards
what quadrant has a high probability of tumors
Upper Outer Quadrant
Diagnosis of Breast Cancer: (%)
UOQ- ___
UIQ-___
LIQ-____
LOQ-___
NIPPLE- ____
45%
15%
5%
10%
25%
the purpose is to know if the tumor is benign/malignant
Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy
removing breast tissue using a needle
Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy
a small amount of breast tissue or fluid is removed from a suspicious area with a thin, hollow needle and checked for cancer cell
Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Early Detection of Breast Cancer includes:
-Radiation Therapy
-Chemotherapy
-Hormonal Therapy
women 40 & older
1 year (annual mammogram)
Asymptomatic Px
Screening Mammogram
Recall from screening
Clinical Findings
Symptomatic Px
Diagnostic Mammogram
Check if there are lumps & physical changes
Clinical Breast Examination (CBE)
-physical examination of the breast done by health professionals
-also used to check for other breast problems
-used along with mammograms to check women for breast cancer
Clinical Breast Examination (CBE)
the goal id for the early detection of cancer
Clinical Breast Examination (CBE)
lymph node above the clavicle
supraclavicular lymph nodes
lymph node below the clavicle
apical lymph nodes
Steps for Clinical Breast Examination:
-careful history-taking
-visual inspection
-palpations of both breast, armpits & roof of the neck
-educating women on breast self-examination particularly on breast lumps
where to palpate for CBE
both breast
armpits
roof of the neck