8 Questions
What is the treatment of choice for breast cancer?
Surgery
What is contraindicated during pregnancy for breast cancer treatment?
Radiation therapy
In which trimester is adjuvant chemotherapy allowed during pregnancy?
Second and third trimester
What is a common systemic treatment for stage IV breast cancer?
Chemotherapy
Which factor is considered one of the most important prognostic factors in breast cancer?
Tumor size
What type of tumors are associated with aggressive progression?
High-grade tumors
What is the usual follow-up treatment after BCT or mastectomy for breast cancer?
Chemotherapy and targeted therapy
When is adjuvant hormone therapy typically given to individuals with breast cancer?
For hormone receptor-positive cancer
Learn about the surgical procedure involving the removal of ≥ 10 lymph nodes for histopathologic examination in patients with axillary lymph node infiltration. Understand when it is indicated, its timing in relation to primary surgery, and the subsequent treatments like radiation and chemotherapy.
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