15 Questions
What is the 5-year survival rate of patients with stage IV breast cancer?
27%
What is the primary benefit of surgical stabilisation or decompression followed by RT for long bone fracture and symptomatic spinal metastases?
Relieving bone pain
What is the mortality rate of surgery for symptomatic thoraco-lumbar spinal metastases in breast carcinoma within 30 days?
4.9%
What is the primary goal of local treatment for bone metastases in MBC?
Preventing skeletal-related events
What is the role of bisphosphonates in treating bone metastases in MBC?
To prevent or delay skeletal-related events
What is the purpose of surgical resection in metastatic breast carcinoma?
For palliative intent
What is the characteristic of bone metastases in MBC compared to visceral metastases?
More indolent behaviour
What is the benefit of RT in treating bone metastases in MBC?
Provides adequate pain control
What is the role of endocrine treatment in bone metastases in MBC?
To prevent skeletal-related events
What is the outcome of surgical stabilisation or decompression followed by RT for symptomatic spinal metastases?
Improved neurological function and ambulation
What is the benefit of molecular targeted therapy in treating bone metastases in MBC?
Prevents or delays skeletal-related events
What is the outcome of pulmonary metastasectomy in breast carcinoma?
Limited evidence to establish survival advantage
What is the goal of local treatment for bone metastases in MBC?
To prevent or delay skeletal-related events
Why is surgical resection not recommended for primary tumours in MBC?
It has no benefit on survival rate
What is the characteristic of skeletal-related events in bone metastases in MBC?
Bone pain, pathological fractures, cord compression and hypercalcemia
Test your knowledge on the effectiveness of surgical resection of primary tumors in treating metastatic breast cancer. Learn about the prognosis and survival rates of patients with stage IV breast cancer and the results of randomised controlled clinical trials.
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