Breast surgery Flashcards
1
Q
Where does breast cancer metastasise to?
A
- Bones
- Lungs
- Liver
- Brain
2
Q
How often is breast cancer screening?
A
Every 3 years for 47-73
- Decrease deaths by 25%
- 10% false negative
3
Q
Clinical staging of breast cancer
A
1: confined to breast, no LN
2: nodes in ipsilateral axilla
3. fixation to muscle, skin involvement
4: fixation to wall, mets
4
Q
Give an example of a chemotherapy regimen for breast cancer
A
6 x FEC: 5-FU, Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide
Trastuzumab (anti-HER20 used if HER2 +ve
