MDC 3 Exam 1 Questions and Answers with
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What is the 2nd most common Breast cancer
malignancy in women and 2nd
leading cause of death in women?
How does breast cancer start? From the epithelial lining of the ducts or
the
epithelium of the lobules
99% of breast cancers occur in women
what
gender?
breast cancer is slightly more white
common in what race of women?
breast cancer in men is similar all ethnic groups
across?
,Risk factors for breast cancer? -post menopause (increasing in age after
60)
-Estrogen (HRT: hormone replacement
therapy)
(post menopause therapy) can be with
progesterone or alone.
- History or genetics (history of breast,
colon,
endometrial, &ovarian cancer, or family
history of
breast cancer) (*Gene BRCA1 or BRCA2
hold a 5-
10% genetic risk)
-Alcohol
-Childbirth after age 30
-Obesity
-Smoking
-Breast cellular changes: hyperplasia,
atypical
appearance (increased risk)
Breast cancer signs and -lump in breast
symptoms -swelling
-skin irritation
-dimpling
-breast pain
-nipple pain
-nipple turning inward
-redness
-scaliness
-thickening of the nipple
-unusual discharge
-lump in the armpit
(more rare but can present itself as an
orange peel)
, Where is the most common upper outer quadrant is the most glandular
location tissue,
of breast cancer? as a result it is the most common location
of a
cancer
Breast cancer screening & -history
diagnostics -physical assessment and examination
-mammogram (less effective in younger
women
due to denser breast tissue)
-ultrasound
-MRI (gives more details than a
mammogram or
ultrasound)
-Biopsy
-Labs
-Pathology
Breast health large breast -Impaired comfort
challenges -Back pain
-diffculty finding clothing that fits
-expensive bras
-fungal infections under breasts
-redness, chaffing or rash, under breasts.
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What is the 2nd most common Breast cancer
malignancy in women and 2nd
leading cause of death in women?
How does breast cancer start? From the epithelial lining of the ducts or
the
epithelium of the lobules
99% of breast cancers occur in women
what
gender?
breast cancer is slightly more white
common in what race of women?
breast cancer in men is similar all ethnic groups
across?
,Risk factors for breast cancer? -post menopause (increasing in age after
60)
-Estrogen (HRT: hormone replacement
therapy)
(post menopause therapy) can be with
progesterone or alone.
- History or genetics (history of breast,
colon,
endometrial, &ovarian cancer, or family
history of
breast cancer) (*Gene BRCA1 or BRCA2
hold a 5-
10% genetic risk)
-Alcohol
-Childbirth after age 30
-Obesity
-Smoking
-Breast cellular changes: hyperplasia,
atypical
appearance (increased risk)
Breast cancer signs and -lump in breast
symptoms -swelling
-skin irritation
-dimpling
-breast pain
-nipple pain
-nipple turning inward
-redness
-scaliness
-thickening of the nipple
-unusual discharge
-lump in the armpit
(more rare but can present itself as an
orange peel)
, Where is the most common upper outer quadrant is the most glandular
location tissue,
of breast cancer? as a result it is the most common location
of a
cancer
Breast cancer screening & -history
diagnostics -physical assessment and examination
-mammogram (less effective in younger
women
due to denser breast tissue)
-ultrasound
-MRI (gives more details than a
mammogram or
ultrasound)
-Biopsy
-Labs
-Pathology
Breast health large breast -Impaired comfort
challenges -Back pain
-diffculty finding clothing that fits
-expensive bras
-fungal infections under breasts
-redness, chaffing or rash, under breasts.
