Women's Health

Question 1

What are the red flags for breast symptoms?

Answer 1

• All breast/axillary lumps need referral (with or without pain)
• All breast skin changes need referral
• Nipple symptoms:
  
  • Discharge retraction
  • Weight loss (higher suspicion if Age >=50 y/o.
• Referral to genetics for familial breast cancer (see next slide)

Question 2

What are the referral criteria for genetic screening in women for familial breast cancer?

Answer 2

• One 1st degree if < 40 years.
• Two 1st degree of any age.
• Male relative (any age)
• One 1st degree relative <50 if bilateral disease.
• One 1st degree and One 2nd degree relative of any age (one may be ovarian cancer)
• Three 2nd degree relatives (any age)