Staging in Breast Cancer Flashcards
What does a T0 stage breast cancer mean?
Carcinoma in situ
What size is a T2 stage breast cancer tumour?
2-5cm
What size is a stage 1b breast cancer tumour?
> 0.5cm but 1cm
A tumour involves the breast and chest wall only, what is it’s ‘T’ stage in the TNM staging?
T4a
A tumour involves the breast, chest wall and some skin changes are noted, what is it’s ‘T’ stage in the TNM staging?
T4c
What is T4d stage breast cancer?
Inflammatory breast cancer
A tumour involves the breast and some skin changes are noted but there is no chest wall involvement, what is it’s ‘T’ stage in the TNM staging?
T4b
A patient’s breast cancer is found to involve the internal mammary lymph nodes. What is it’s ‘N’ stage in the TNM staging?
N3
A patient’s breast cancer is found to involve the ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes. One examination the nodes are palpable and mobile. What is the ‘N’ stage of this case in the TNM staging?
N1
A patient’s breast cancer is found to involve the ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes. One examination the nodes are palpable and fixed. What is the ‘N’ stage of this case in the TNM staging?
N2
What does N0 mean in breast cancer staging?
No lymph nodal involvement
A breast tumour is found to be 3cm in size, with involvement of one ipsilateral axillary lymph node which, on examination, is palpable and mobile. MRI shows no evidence of metastasis. What is the TNM stage of this tumour?
T2N1M0
On triple assessment, what does the 1-5 grading mean?
1 = Normal examination / findings (EXCEPT cytology) 2 = Something found but definitely benign 3 = Probably benign 4 = Probably malignant 5 = Definite malignant finding
What does ‘C1’ mean on cytology result in triple assessment?
Inadequate sample
