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Which is a risk factor for breast cancer? An increased risk of developing breast cancer is
associated with use of hormone replacement after menopause and having a first-degree
relative who was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Risk factors for breast cancer Risk increase with age
Gender mare female than men develop breast cancer
Genetic risk, BRCA1 or BRCA2 35-85 present higher chance of developing breast cancer
Personal history of breast cancer
Family history of breast cancer
Previous breast biopsies, atypical hyperplasia or lobular cancer in stiu
Race white women are higher risk
Previous breast radiation
menarche before are 12 or menopause after age 55
Breast density, more dense tissue increases risk
Diethylstibestrol (DES) therapy
Childbirth Nulliparity or late age at birth of first child
Hormone therapy use of estrogen and progesterone hormone replacement therapy after
menopause more than 4 years
Alcohol
Obesity and high fat diets
lack of physical activity
Inspection of breast Patient sits with arms hanging loosely at sides, inspect each breast and
compare it with the other for size, symmetry, contour, skin, color and texture, venous patterns,
and lesions. Lift breast with finger tips, inspecting the lower and lateral aspects to determine
changes in the color or texture of the skin.
, Retractions and dimpling of breast Signify the contraction of fibrotic tissue that may occur
with carcinoma
Peu d`orange (orange skin) appearence Indicates edema of the breast caused by blocked
lymph drainage in advanced or inflammatory breast cancer. The skin appears thickened with
enlarged pores and accentuated skin markings.
Venous pattern of breast Usually pronounced only in the breast of pregnant or obese
women. venous pattern should be symmetric. Unilateral pattern can be produced by dilated
superficial veins as a result of increased blood flow to a malignancy, this finding need further
evaluation.
Abnormalities in nipples Recent unilateral inversion of a previously inverted nipple suggest
malignancy
Retraction is seen as a flattening or pulling back of the nipple and areola, which indicates
inward pulling by inflammatory or malignant tissue.
positions for inspection of breast Arms extended overhead
hands pressed against hips
pressing hands together
leaning forward at waist
Galactorrhea Administration of phenothiazines
Mastitis clogged milk duct
fibrocystic disease Ductal enlargement
Dimpling in breast Malignant breast tumor
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Which is a risk factor for breast cancer? An increased risk of developing breast cancer is
associated with use of hormone replacement after menopause and having a first-degree
relative who was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Risk factors for breast cancer Risk increase with age
Gender mare female than men develop breast cancer
Genetic risk, BRCA1 or BRCA2 35-85 present higher chance of developing breast cancer
Personal history of breast cancer
Family history of breast cancer
Previous breast biopsies, atypical hyperplasia or lobular cancer in stiu
Race white women are higher risk
Previous breast radiation
menarche before are 12 or menopause after age 55
Breast density, more dense tissue increases risk
Diethylstibestrol (DES) therapy
Childbirth Nulliparity or late age at birth of first child
Hormone therapy use of estrogen and progesterone hormone replacement therapy after
menopause more than 4 years
Alcohol
Obesity and high fat diets
lack of physical activity
Inspection of breast Patient sits with arms hanging loosely at sides, inspect each breast and
compare it with the other for size, symmetry, contour, skin, color and texture, venous patterns,
and lesions. Lift breast with finger tips, inspecting the lower and lateral aspects to determine
changes in the color or texture of the skin.
, Retractions and dimpling of breast Signify the contraction of fibrotic tissue that may occur
with carcinoma
Peu d`orange (orange skin) appearence Indicates edema of the breast caused by blocked
lymph drainage in advanced or inflammatory breast cancer. The skin appears thickened with
enlarged pores and accentuated skin markings.
Venous pattern of breast Usually pronounced only in the breast of pregnant or obese
women. venous pattern should be symmetric. Unilateral pattern can be produced by dilated
superficial veins as a result of increased blood flow to a malignancy, this finding need further
evaluation.
Abnormalities in nipples Recent unilateral inversion of a previously inverted nipple suggest
malignancy
Retraction is seen as a flattening or pulling back of the nipple and areola, which indicates
inward pulling by inflammatory or malignant tissue.
positions for inspection of breast Arms extended overhead
hands pressed against hips
pressing hands together
leaning forward at waist
Galactorrhea Administration of phenothiazines
Mastitis clogged milk duct
fibrocystic disease Ductal enlargement
Dimpling in breast Malignant breast tumor
