What are the different breast densities as reported on mammography?
Almost entirely fatty Scattered fibroglandular Heterogeneously dense Extremely dense
Read MoreWhat is oncotype DX?
A genetic screen for breast cancer that analyzes 21 genes to predict recurrence risk and determine which patients will benefit from chemotherapy Indicated for ER+, HER2- tumors that are either…
Read MoreWhat are the luminal types?
Luminal A ER+, PR+, HER2-, Ki67 low Low grade tumor Good prognosis Luminal B ER+, PR+/-, HER2+/-, Ki67 high High grade tumor
Read MoreWhat are some contraindications to breast conserving surgery?
Pregnancy Active connective tissue disease Multifocal disease Prior chest radiation
Read MoreHow does aromatase work?
Blocks peripheral conversion of androgen to estrogen
Read MoreWhy should pectoralis fascia be taken?
Lymphatics travel through the fascial plane – taking the pectoralis fascia removes any cells that may be in the lymphatic space
Read MoreWhat are Rotter’s nodes?
Group of small lymph nodes located between pectoralis major and pectoralis minor Level II lymph nodes
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