Breast Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
what are the invasive types of breast cancer?
A
80% ductal carcinoma
10% lobular carcinoma
2
Q
what are the non-invasive types of breast cancer?
A
ductal carcinoma in situ
lobular carcinoma in situ
3
Q
symptoms in breast cancer?
A
lump mastalgia ( persistent unilateral pain) nipple discharge nipple changes change in size/shape dimpling of the breast skin
4
Q
what is the order of test sensitivity?
A
FNA
Mammography
Examination + US (equal)
5
Q
how do we assess the severity?
A
FBC, U&E, LFTs, Ca
CXR
T1 less than 2cm
T3 more than 5cm
no reliable tumour markers
6
Q
complications of axillary treatment?
A
nerve damage
lymphoedema
vascular damage
decrease ROM shoulder
7
Q
factors with increased risk of recurrence?
A
LN involvement
tumour grade
HER2 status
8
Q
what can be given in HER2 positivity?
A
Trastuzumab
