Breast Cancer
Case Study
Menopause
100

This disease develops from breast tissue.

Breast cancer

100

Name an occupational role that Mary has.

Family member (mother, wife, etc.), co-worker, friend

100

The most common symptom of menopause.

Hot flashes

200

This is a symptom of breast cancer.

Swelling of breast, skin dimpling, pain in breast or nipple, nipple retraction, red/dry/flaking and/or thickened nipple or breast skin, nipple discharge, swollen lymph nodes under the arm or near the collarbone

200

Treatment for Mary's sleep issues due to her stress and anxiety for the future.

CBT-I

200

The average age menopause occurs at. 

51 years old

300

This grade of breast cancer is faster growing and more likely to spread.

Grade 3 breast cancer

300

Mary experienced a temporary change in cognitive functioning, which affected her memory and concentration. This is known as ___________.

Chemo brain

300

This stage can begin 8-10 years before menopause, also known as "menopause transition".

Perimenopause

400

The stage in which breast cancer has spread to distant organs.

Stage M1

400

One of the side effects of Mary's breast cancer treatment induced swelling in her arms. This is known as __________.

Lymphedema

400

Blood testing to diagnose menopause consists of checking these two hormones.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

500

The stage of breast cancer where the cancer has spread to lymph nodes above the collarbone.

Stage N3c

500

Mary is easily fatigued but wants to return to her hobby of yoga. Give one way she can adapt this occupation. 

Decreasing duration of activity, modifying poses, choosing gentle yoga styles

500

Due to decreased levels of estrogen, women have an increased chance of experiencing these three health issues.

Osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and UTIs