1. Breast Cancer
Answer
A disease in which cells in the breast tissue grow out of control
2. Healthy People 2020 Goals for Breast Cancer
Answer
- Reduce death rate
- Reduce late stage breast cancer rate
- Increase # of women screened (according to guidelines)
- Increase #of women counselled about mammogram by their provider
3. USPSTF recommendations for Breast Cancer
Answer
If pt has family history/risk of BRACA1 or BRACA2 mutation they should receive genetic
counseling, and if indicated BRCA testing
4. Screening Recommendations for Breast Cancer
Answer
- Mammogram every 2 years from age 50-74
- Screening before 50 is for pt of higher risk
*- Self examination is not recommended
5. Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Answer
- Age over 50
- Family history, mother, grandmother, sister
- Personal history of breast cancer
- First pregnancy after the age of 30
- More likely in females
- Race and ethnicity (caucasian)
,- Breast density
- Physical inactivity
- Obesity
- Alcohol intake
- Estrogen replacement therapy
- Smoking
6. Expected Signs and Symptoms found upon health assessment for breast cancer
Answer
- Asymmetry of breasts
- Rapid change in breast size
- Swelling of all or part of the breast even if no lump is felt
- Irregular shape/color in areola or nipple
- Nipple retraction or nipple turning inward
- Nipple discharge
- Scaliness or thickening of the nipple or breast skin
- Dimpling of the skin (orange peel-like)
- Erythema or redness of the breast
- Enlarged axillary lymph nodes
- New lumps/masses
- Hard, fixed lumps (mostly found in armpit)
7. Prevention for Breast Cancer
Answer
Primary Prevention Healthy lifestyle
decrease modifiable risks
- Incorporate physical activity
- Decrease obesity and alcohol intake
- Decrease smoking
- Breast self-awareness
Secondary Prevention
- Early detection
- Screening per guidelines
8. Cervical Cancer
Answer
Malignant cell growth in the cervix; can be caused by HPV virus
Target population
women 21-65
9. Healthy People 2020 Goals for Cervical Cancer
Answer
- Increase # of women screened (according to guidelines)
10. USPSTF recommendations for Cervical Cancer
Answer
- Cervical cytology screen- ing every 3 years women ages 21 - 29
- If at risk for HPV, cervical cytology screening every 5 years ages aged 30 - 65
- Annual pap smear as apart of the well woman checkup
11. Cervical Cancer Risk Factors
Answer
- HPV infection
- Smoking
- Weakened immune system/HIV
- Chlamydia
- Diet low in fruits and vegetables
- Overweight
- Long term use of birth control pills
- IUD's
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