16 Questions
What is the purpose of systemic therapy in the treatment of breast cancer?
To complement surgery with additional treatment
According to the provided information, what is the survival rate after mastectomy at 15 years?
65%
What is a contraindication for oncoplastic breast surgery?
Diffuse microcalcification
What is the major finding about the efficacy of radiotherapy on local recurrence according to EBCTCG?
Radiotherapy reduces local recurrence significantly
What was the primary treatment of breast cancer for the next 70 years?
Modified radical mastectomy
Which surgical method involved completely burning off the breast from the chest wall?
Escharotomy method
What did the Halstedian theory propose for the treatment of breast cancer?
Complete removal of the breast with all the overlying skin
What concept was introduced by Patey and Dyson in 1948?
Modified radical mastectomy
What is the primary function of biological therapy in cancer treatment?
Enhancing the body's natural ability to fight cancer
Which type of therapy uses non-chemotherapy drugs to target specific cancer cells?
Targeted therapy
What is the primary purpose of anti-angiogenesis treatment in cancer therapy?
Preventing the formation of new blood vessels in tumors
Which types of cancers are interferon and interleukin 2 treatments commonly used for?
Melanoma and kidney cancer
What type of breast cancer may benefit from the use of hormone therapy?
Estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) positive breast cancer
Which type of chemotherapy may be offered to patients with triple-negative breast cancer?
Anthracycline based regimens: CMF (cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, fluorouracil)
For which type of breast cancer is neoadjuvant chemotherapy often effective as a pre-operative therapeutic approach?
HER2-positive/nonluminal breast cancer
Which assessment is commonly performed before the surgery of breast cancer?
Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Test your knowledge about adjuvant therapy options for breast cancer, including hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Learn about the use of hormone therapy and the addition of chemotherapy in high risk cases.
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