Breast Cancer Flashcards
what are risk factors for breast cancer
increasing age (40+)
gender
early menarche/late menopause
family history
high fat diet
obesity
what are symps of breast cancer
painless breast mass
painful breast mass
nipple discharge
local edeam
nipple retraction
nipple crusting
what is the primary prevention of breast cancer
wellness
smoking cessation
daily exercise
healthy diet (low saturated fat, high fiber)
what is secondary prevention for breast cancer
mammogram (beginning yearly at age 40)
breast self exam
what is tertiary prevention
symptom control
rehab
how do we diagnose breast cancer
ultrasound
biopsy
what genes are associated with breast cancer
brca-1 braca-2
her-2
what are surgical treatments for breast cancer
lumpectomy
simple mastectomy
radical or modified radical mastectomy
what are nonsurgical treatments for breast cancer
chemotherapy
radiation
hormonal manipulation
what hormone therapy drug can we use for a pt with breast cancer
tamoxifen
