Breast Cancer Incidence and Risk Factors in Saudi Arabia

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What is a common risk factor associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women?

  • High fat intake (correct)
  • Physical activity
  • Radiation exposure
  • Late menarche

Which gene mutation is associated with a higher risk of both breast and ovarian cancers?

  • BRCA1 (correct)
  • p53 tumor suppressor gene
  • HER2/neu
  • NSABP P-1

What is the type of breast cancer NH was diagnosed with?

  • DCIS
  • LCIS
  • ILC
  • IDC (correct)

Which of the following is a risk factor for breast cancer based on the information provided?

<p>Early menarche (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a landmark trial involving pre/postmenopausal women, what was the outcome related to the use of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene?

<p>Reduced risk of invasive breast cancer by 49% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage increase in breast cancer incidence is expected in Saudi Arabia by 2025?

<p>350% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In BRCA1/2 mutation carriers, which procedure is most effective in reducing the risk of cancer occurrence?

<p>Bilateral mastectomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is associated with the need for mastectomy in cases of multiple focal lesions in the breast?

<p>Diffuse margins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For early-stage breast cancer, which procedure involves lumpectomy, lymphatic mapping, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and radiation?

<p>Breast conserving therapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in locoregional recurrence risk between Breast-Conserving Therapy (BCT) and mastectomy?

<p>Mastectomy has a higher risk of locoregional recurrence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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