Podcast
Questions and Answers
What should be done to assess for metastasis in cases of local recurrence?
What should be done to assess for metastasis in cases of local recurrence?
- MRI with gadolinium contrast
- X-ray of the chest only
- Whole-body MRI or PET-CT scan (correct)
- Blood tests for tumor markers
Which type of breast cancer is more aggressive and commonly presents at an earlier age?
Which type of breast cancer is more aggressive and commonly presents at an earlier age?
- Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
- Familial Breast Cancer (FBC)
- Hormone-Receptor Positive Breast Cancer
- Hereditary Breast Cancer (HBC) (correct)
What genetic mutations are associated with high penetrance in breast cancer?
What genetic mutations are associated with high penetrance in breast cancer?
- BRCA1 and BRCA2 only
- Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and hereditary gastric cancer syndrome only
- BRCA1, BRCA2, and several other syndromes (correct)
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome and Cowden syndrome only
What risk-reducing procedure may be offered to women with a BRCA mutation?
What risk-reducing procedure may be offered to women with a BRCA mutation?
What is the lifetime risk of developing breast cancer associated with BRCA1 mutations?
What is the lifetime risk of developing breast cancer associated with BRCA1 mutations?
Which imaging technique should NOT be used in pregnant women suspected of having breast cancer?
Which imaging technique should NOT be used in pregnant women suspected of having breast cancer?
Which breast cancer variant is BRCA2 primarily associated with?
Which breast cancer variant is BRCA2 primarily associated with?
Which treatment is NOT commonly considered after systemic chemotherapy for local recurrence?
Which treatment is NOT commonly considered after systemic chemotherapy for local recurrence?
Flashcards
Hereditary Breast Cancer (HBC)
Hereditary Breast Cancer (HBC)
A type of breast cancer that runs in families and is linked to a specific gene mutation.
Familial Breast Cancer (FBC)
Familial Breast Cancer (FBC)
A type of breast cancer affecting multiple family members without a known gene mutation.
BRCA1
BRCA1
A gene associated with a high risk of both breast and ovarian cancer, often leading to triple-negative breast cancer.
BRCA2
BRCA2
Signup and view all the flashcards
Bilateral Risk-Reducing Mastectomy
Bilateral Risk-Reducing Mastectomy
Signup and view all the flashcards
Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
Signup and view all the flashcards
Breast Cancer in Pregnancy
Breast Cancer in Pregnancy
Signup and view all the flashcards
MRI without Gadolinium Contrast
MRI without Gadolinium Contrast
Signup and view all the flashcards
