MNT for Breast Cancer

Question 1

DCIS

Answer 1

Ductal Carcinoma in situ - abnormal cells replace normal epithelial cells in the ducts of the breast, considered a noninvasive cancer however it can progress into invasive cancer

Question 2

Modifiable Risk factors for BCA

Answer 2

alcohol consumption, body weight, physical activity levels, oral contraceptive use, HRT, childbearing and breastfeeding

Question 3

Nonmodifiable risk factors for BCA

Answer 3

inherited genes (BRCA1 and 2), race and ethnicity, dense breast tissue, onset of menarche before 12, menopause after 55, receiving RT to the chest

Question 4

aromatase inhibitors

Answer 4

blocks the enzyme that converts androgens to estrogen - aromatase, letrozole, exemestane - can cause musculoskeletal pain, affect bone health longterm. Ensure adequate calcium and vitamin D intake as well as strength training

Question 5

AC

Answer 5

Adriamycin and Cytoxan - N/V, mucositis, fatigue, red urine

Question 6

CMF

Answer 6

Cytoxan, Methotrexate, Fluorouracil