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What are the most common metastatic sites for breast cancer cells?
What are the most common metastatic sites for breast cancer cells?
Lymph nodes, skin, bone, liver, lungs, brain
How do breast cancer cells often spread undetected early in the course of the disease?
How do breast cancer cells often spread undetected early in the course of the disease?
By contiguity, lymph channels, and through the blood
Name three risk factors for breast cancer mentioned in the text above.
Name three risk factors for breast cancer mentioned in the text above.
Early menarche, nulliparity, late age at first birth, hormone replacement therapy, genetic factors (personal and family history, mutations of tumor suppressor genes [BRCA1 and BRCA2]), environmental and lifestyle factors (radiation exposure, weight, height, alcohol use)
What are examples of genetic risk factors for breast cancer mentioned in the text?
What are examples of genetic risk factors for breast cancer mentioned in the text?
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What are examples of environmental and lifestyle risk factors for breast cancer mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Breast Cancer Overview
- Breast cancer is a malignant tumor originating from breast tissue.
- Localized breast cancer is identified as early, primary, localized, or curable.
- Advanced or metastatic breast cancer (MBC) arises when cancer is detected in distant sites from the breast, typically non-curable.
Characteristics and Stages
- Early-stage breast cancer generally shows a solitary lesion within the breast.
- MBC is commonly incurable and signifies progression from localized illness to systemic involvement.
Epidemiology
- Gender and age are the two major risk factors associated with the incidence of breast cancer.
- Women are predominantly affected, being at a higher risk compared to men.
- The risk of developing breast cancer increases with advancing age.
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Test your knowledge about the therapeutics for fifth stage breast cancer, focusing on treatments and management by Dr. Ali Al-Athari. Learn about advanced care and treatment options for metastatic breast cancer.
