MSN 277: Adult Health (Med/Surg ) Unit 2: Breast Cancer Questions With Complete Solutions
breast cancer risk factors correct answer: Female Age or = 50 years Early Menarche (12 years old) Late Menopause ( 55 years old) First full-term pregnancy after age 30 Benign breast disease Alcohol consumption Smoking Hormone use Obesity and weight gain; sedentary lifestyle; dietary fat intake Nulliparity Family & personal history Genetic Factors Oral contraceptives Gene mutations - BRCA 1-2 Gene mutations (BRCA 1-2) make up ___% of breast cancers correct answer: 40% males with breast cancer correct answer: Family genetics for cancer Bracka gene mutation = should have counceling should be doing self evaluations starting at age 35 Males at risk for breast cancer are also at risk for _____________ cancer correct answer: prostate Genetic link of the BRCA gene correct answer: BRCA 1&2 are tumor suppressor genes people with this gene have a 40-80% chance of acquiring breast cancer its also more likely that the cancer will be in both breasts those positive for the BRCA gene should get geneti
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