Reproductive--Lippincott Breast Cancer Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+

Reproductive--Lippincott Breast Cancer Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+ What is the most common risk factor for breast cancer? a) Smoking b) Gender (female) c) Family history d) Age over 60 Which of the following is the primary screening tool for breast cancer? a) Mammography b) MRI c) Ultrasound d) Biopsy What does a biopsy of the breast tissue help to confirm? a) The size of the tumor b) Whether the tumor is benign or malignant 2 c) If there is lymph node involvement d) The hormone receptor status Which of the following hormones is commonly linked to an increased risk of breast cancer? a) Testosterone b) Progesterone c) Estrogen d) Thyroid hormone Which of these is a common symptom of breast cancer? a) Sudden weight gain b) A lump in the breast or underarm c) Abdominal pain d) Fatigue What is the primary purpose of sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer treatment? a) To remove the entire lymph node for examination b) To reduce the size of the tumor 3 c) To check if cancer has spread to the lymph nodes d) To assess the hormone receptor status Which of the following is a known protective factor against breast cancer? a) Regular physical activity b) Early menopause c) High-fat diet d) Hormone replacement therapy What is the recommended age for women to begin regular mammography screening according to many health organizations? a) 30 b) 40 c) 50 d) 60 What is the significance of HER2-positive breast cancer? a) It indicates a more favorable prognosis 4 b) It indicates an aggressive form of breast cancer that can be treated with targeted therapies c) It is less likely to respond to chemotherapy d) It is associated with a lack of estrogen receptors Which of the following treatments is often used for HER2-positive breast cancer? a) Tamoxifen b) Chemotherapy c) Trastuzumab (Herceptin) d) Radiation therapy Which of the following is a common side effect of chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment? a) Hair loss