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1
Q

What is the most common cancer affecting women?

A

Breast cancer

2
Q

What is the most common type of breast cancer?

A

DCIS

3
Q

What lifestyle factors are protective against breast cancer?

A

Regular exercise

Healthy body weight

Sensible alcohol intake

4
Q

Which imaging should be used for suspected breast lesions in women aged

a) < 40
b) > 40?

A

a) USS

b) Mammogram

Most women will end up getting both and they might need an MRI scan in more complicated cancers

5
Q

Which type of diagnostic biopsy is most commonly used for suspected breast cancer?

A

Core biopsy

6
Q

What are some symptoms of breast cancer?

A

Breast lump

Nipple changes (e.g inversion)

Discharge (purulent or bloody)

Colour change

7
Q

Pain is a typical symptom of breast cancer - true or false?

A

False

Rarely painful unless there’s a palpable lump