Breast Cancer Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+

Breast Cancer Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+ Which breast cancer subtype is most likely to benefit from hormone therapy? a) Triple-negative breast cancer b) Estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer c) HER2-positive breast cancer d) Inflammatory breast cancer What is the main advantage of a lumpectomy over a mastectomy in breast cancer treatment? a) It is less expensive than a mastectomy. b) It preserves the majority of the breast tissue while removing the tumor. c) It guarantees the cancer will not return. d) It requires less post-surgical care. What is the importance of breast cancer genetic testing? a) It helps identify individuals with inherited mutations that increase the risk of developing breast cancer, allowing for earlier detection and preventive measures. b) It determines the exact type of breast cancer present in the patient. 2 c) It can predict the length of survival for a breast cancer patient. d) It helps healthcare providers choose the most effective chemotherapy regimen. What lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of breast cancer? a) Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and limiting alcohol intake b) Avoiding all types of sugar c) Reducing protein intake d) Using hormone replacement therapy Which of the following is a common imaging technique used to diagnose breast cancer? a) Mammography b) MRI c) Ultrasound d) CT scan What is the role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer surgery? a) To determine whether cancer has spread to the lymph nodes b) To remove the entire lymph node for testing 3 c) To detect early signs of metastasis in the bones d) To confirm the stage of breast cancer What is the significance of estrogen receptor (ER) status in breast cancer? a) ER-positive breast cancer is more likely to respond to hormone therapy, which blocks estrogen. b) ER-negative breast cancer is more aggressive and harder to treat. c) ER status helps predict the response to chemotherapy. d) ER status determines the presence of metastatic cancer. What is one of the potential risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for breast cancer survivors? a) It may increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence. b) It has no effect on the risk of breast cancer. c) It helps prevent breast cancer recurrence. d) It eliminates the need for chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment. What is the most common type of breast cancer? a) Lobular carcinoma 4 b) Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) c) Inflammatory breast cancer d) Paget's disease of the breast What is a key risk factor for developing breast cancer? a) Frequent physical activity b) Family history of breast cancer c) Low-fat diet d) High calcium intake Which screening method is primarily used for early detection of breast cancer? a) MRI b) Ultrasound c) Mammography d) CT scan What is the role of HER2 in breast cancer?