Breast Cancer Diagnosis
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Which of the following is a treatment option for LCIS (lobular carcinoma in situ)?

  • Radiation therapy
  • Excision of the affected breast
  • Chemotherapy
  • Observation (correct)

    • What is the goal of treating LCIS?

  • To reduce the risk of recurrence
  • To remove the affected breast
  • To prevent or detect early stage invasive cancer (correct)
  • To cure the disease completely

    • Why is excising LCIS not beneficial?

  • Surgery is not a recommended treatment for LCIS
  • Excision increases the risk of developing invasive cancer
  • LCIS is a benign condition
  • The disease diffusely involves both breasts (correct)

    • What should be considered as a risk-reduction strategy for women with LCIS?

    <p>Tamoxifen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of bilateral mammography in the evaluation of in situ breast cancer?

    <p>To exclude a second cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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