What treatments would you discuss with them? Flashcards
1
Q
Breast carcinoma
A
Surgical- Wide Local Excision (aka lumpectomy- removes cancerous tissue + some regular)
or mastectomy
radiotherapy offered alongside WLE
2
Q
Fibrocystic Disease
A
supportive treatment
most resolve after menopause
large/ painful cysts may warrant surgical excision or fine-needle aspiration to drain the cyst
3
Q
Ductal Papilloma
A
Surgical excision if the papilloma has atypia