Risk Factors
This genetic mutation increases risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
What is BRCA1/BRCA2?
Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding is the hallmark symptom of this cancer.
What is endometrial cancer?
This screening method detects early cellular changes in the cervix and has reduced cervical cancer rates significantly.
What is the Papanicolaou (Pap) test?
The first thing you teach a woman with abnormal bleeding.
What is to report it and follow up with a provider?
This surgical procedure removes the uterus and cervix.
What is TAH (Total Abdominal Hysterectomy)?
Early menarche and late menopause increase the risk for this cancer.
What is breast cancer?
Abdominal bloating and pelvic pain may be early signs of this “silent killer.”
What is ovarian cancer?
This cancer lacks routine screening and is diagnosed late.
What is ovarian cancer?
This vaccine helps prevent cervical and vulvar cancers.
What is the HPV vaccine?
This modifiable lifestyle factor reduces breast cancer risk.
What is physical activity?
Unopposed estrogen in postmenopausal women increases risk for this.
What is endometrial cancer?
A firm, immobile, non-tender breast mass might indicate this.
What is breast cancer?
This is the recommended age to begin cervical cancer screening with a Pap test.
What is 21?
Emotional support the nurse should provide to women with cancer.
What are validate feelings and offer support resource?
Name two types of mastectomy.
What are simple and modified radical mastectomy?
HPV is the leading cause of this cancer.
What is cervical cancer?
Vaginal itching and burning in older women may suggest this rare cancer.
What is vulvar cancer?
This blood test may be elevated in ovarian cancer.
What is CA-125?
Nurses should be aware of this when discussing cancer diagnoses across cultures.
What is cultural sensitivity?
Regular use of this screening tool, starting at age 50, helps detect breast cancer early and reduces mortality.
What is a mammogram?
These two main factors are the leading causes of endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women.
What are hormone exposure and obesity?
A new diagnosis during pregnancy or within a year postpartum is called this.
What is gestational cancer?
This test uses sound waves to measure the thickness of the endometrium and is commonly used to evaluate postmenopausal bleeding.
What is a transvaginal ultrasound?
A nurse should emphasize this timeline for endometrial cancer follow-up.
What is every 3–4 months for 2 years?
The main treatment for most gynecologic cancers.
What is surgery?