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NURP 531- Exam 2 Breast Study Set
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NURP 531- Exam 2 BreastStudy Set
How is breast cancer detected? - Answer palpable lesion or screening mammography
pain or lack there of _______________ indicate the presence of breast CA - Answer does
not
Can be initial manifestations of breast CA: - Answer nodules
dimpling
thickening
are self breast exams (SBE) recommended? - Answer No
Average women with no risk factors do not need MMG before age _______ if they have a
normal CBE and can stop by age ______ - Answer before age 40 and can stop by age 75
Women with average risk of breast cancer screening MMG should start at ages
______-_______ but then should be individualized - Answer 40-49
Women with average risk for breast cancer at age ____-______ should have MMG every
1-2 years as recommended - Answer 50-74
Higher risk women for breast cancer include: - Answer BRCA +
>20% risk
1st degree relative with breast CA
Higher risk women for breast cancer should have a CBE how often and starting at what
age? - Answer every 6-12 months
starting at age 25-30
How often should higher risk women for breast cancer have MMG starting at age ______ -
Answer yearly starting at age 30
How often should higher risk women for breast cancer have an MRI starting at what
age? - Answer yearly MRI; starting at age 25-30
Higher Risk women with 1st degree relative with breast cancer should start MMG
____________ years prior to that family member being diagnosed - Answer 10 years
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