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Breast Cancer Incidence and Risk Factors in Saudi Arabia
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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</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%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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