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Flashcards in Breast Deck (6)
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This breast cancer subtype has a better prognosis than usual histologies.

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Tubular

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This subtype has worse prognosis than usual histologies.

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Metaplastic

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What is the treatment for a phylloides tumor?

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Wide local excision, no lymph node staging, no adjuvant therapy

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Stage IV breast cancer comprises of __ of all new breast cancers.

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5%.

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High-risk patients should get annual MRI and mammograms starting at age __.

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25

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What is the frequency of follow-up for invasive breast cancer during surveillance?

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Visit every 4-6 months for 5 years then every 12 months.