Breast Cancer

Question 1

What is the most common form of malignancy?

Answer 1

Breast cancer

Particularly common in individuals over the age of 50.

Question 2

List three risks associated with breast cancer.

Answer 2

• Older age
• Early onset menstruation
• Late menopause
• Family history

These factors can increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer.

Question 3

What role do oral contraceptives and HRT play in breast cancer?

Answer 3

They can potentially cause breast cancer

Hormonal factors are significant in breast cancer risk.

Question 4

Is breast cancer in men common?

Answer 4

No, it is rare

Male breast cancer cases are significantly fewer compared to females.

Question 5

What protective factors are associated with breast cancer?

Answer 5

• Physical activity
• Breastfeeding

These factors may help lower the risk of developing the disease.

Question 6

What are the primary aims of breast cancer treatment?

Answer 6

• Reduce mortality
• Improve quality of life

Treatment focuses on both survival and patient well-being.

Question 7

What are the two main types of therapies used in breast cancer treatment?

Answer 7

• Surgery
• Radiotherapy

These methods aim to remove tumor mass.

Question 8

What does adjuvant drug therapy aim to achieve?

Answer 8

• Reduce the risk of disease recurrence
• Reduce the risk of developing invasive disease

It is used after primary treatment.

Question 9

What is neo-adjuvant drug therapy?

Answer 9

Treatment before surgery aimed at reducing the size of the tumor

This approach can make surgery easier and more effective.

Question 10

Is advanced breast cancer curable?

Answer 10

No, it is not curable

Management focuses on prolonging life and quality of life.

Question 11

What is sufficient treatment for early and locally advanced breast cancer?

Answer 11

Surgery with or without radiotherapy followed by adjuvant drug therapy

This is a standard approach for these stages of cancer.

Question 12

What medication can be given in locally advanced breast cancer if chemotherapy is declined?

Answer 12

Gozarelin

This is a hormonal therapy option.

Question 13

What risks are associated with Tamoxifen?

Answer 13

• Hyperplasia
• Polyps
• Cancer

Patients should report symptoms like bleeding.

Question 14

What is a potential complication of endocrine therapy like Tamoxifen?

Answer 14

Increased chances of VTE (Venous Thromboembolism)

Monitoring for blood clots is important during treatment.

Question 15

What should be used when taking Tamoxifen?

Answer 15

Effective contraception

Tamoxifen can affect reproductive health, necessitating contraception.