Breast Cancer Basics
This type of breast cancer begins in the milk ducts.
What is ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)?
A family history of this cancer can increase the risk of developing breast cancer.
What is breast cancer?
This type of therapy uses drugs to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells.
What is chemotherapy?
What is one visible change in the breast that could indicate cancer?
What is skin dimpling, similar to an orange peel (peau d'orange)?
What does a mammogram detect that might not be felt during a physical exam?
What is microcalcifications or very small tumors?
The term for cancer that has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body is called.
What is metastatic breast cancer?
This genetic mutation is known to significantly increase the risk of breast cancer.
What is the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation?
This surgery involves removing the entire breast to treat breast cancer.
What is a mastectomy?
What type of nipple discharge might suggest breast cancer?
What is bloody or clear, spontaneous nipple discharge?
What is the primary purpose of a diagnostic mammogram?
What is to evaluate abnormalities found during routine screening?
This imaging technique is commonly used for screening and early detection of breast cancer.
What is a mammogram?
This lifestyle factor is associated with a higher risk of developing breast cancer, especially in postmenopausal women.
What is alcohol consumption?
A therapy that blocks estrogen receptors on cancer cells is known as.
What is hormonal therapy (e.g., tamoxifen)?
Name a change in breast skin texture that might indicate cancer.
What is thickening or redness of the breast skin?
Which breast imaging method is recommended for younger women with dense breasts?
What is breast ultrasound or MRI?
The most common type of breast cancer, accounting for about 70-80% of cases.
What is invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC)?
This hormone, when produced at high levels in the body, has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.
What is estrogen?
This type of therapy uses radiation to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors.
What is radiation therapy?
What change in the armpit can be a sign of breast cancer.
What is swelling in the armpit?
What is the recommended interval for mammogram screenings for women aged 50-74?
What is every 2 years?
This receptor status (positive or negative) plays a key role in determining treatment options for breast cancer.
What are estrogen receptors (ER) and progesterone receptors (PR)?
This diet-related factor has been suggested to increase the risk of breast cancer.
What is a high-fat diet?
This immunotherapy approach is used to boost the body’s immune system to fight cancer cells.
What is targeted therapy?
What is a symptom that may indicate inflammatory breast cancer?
What is unexplained itching or irritation of the breast skin?
What is the benefit of ultrasound in breast cancer screening?
What is distinguishing between solid masses and fluid-filled cysts?