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CIM 125The causes/risk factors of breast cancer are unknown; however, studies
suggest that the growth of certain breast cancers is affected by the presence
of estrogen. - correct answer ✔true
The TDLU is the site of origin for both ductal and lobular carcinoma. - correct
answer ✔true
following procedures would be considered to be breast conservation surgery?
- correct answer ✔Lumpectomy.
The Federal Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 mandates that
health insurance providers must provide coverage of breast reconstruction for
patients in whom a mastectomy has been performed. - correct answer ✔true
Each breast consists of multiple glandular lobules which are further
subdivided into lobes formed from minute ducts surrounded by alveoli. -
correct answer ✔false
Most breast cancers develop in glandular tissue, and are classified as
adenocarcinoma. - correct answer ✔true
MammoSite is targeted radiation therapy (brachytherapy) using a higher daily
dose that can be delivered in 5 days rather than 5 to 7 weeks, as is the case
with traditional external beam radiation for breast cancer. - correct answer
✔true
Isolated tumor cells (ITCs) are defined as single cells or small clusters of cells
not greater than 0.2 mm in largest diameter that are present in resected lymph
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