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Flashcards in PH: Cancer Prevention Deck (6)
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1
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How can you identify those at highest risk of developing breast cancer?

A

Family history, reproductive/hormonal factors, mammographic density, physical exercise, reproduction (breast feeding), post-menopausal syndrome.

2
Q

How can aspirin affect the likelihood of GI cancer?

A

Can reduce the risk if used for a minimum of 5 years at a dose of 75-325mg/day

3
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What drugs may be used in the prevention of breast cancer?

A

SERMs (tamoxifen and raloxifene), aromatase inhiitors (anastrozole, letrozole, exemestane) as well as metformin and bisphosphonates

4
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What drugs may be used in the prevention of prostate cancer?

A

reductase inhibitors (finasteride, dutasteride) reduce low-grade tumours, but may increase size of high-grade tumours. Vitamin E and selenium INCREASE the risk of prostate cancer.

5
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What drugs may increase the risk of developing lung cancer?

A

Beta carotene

6
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Which drugs may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer?

A

Vitamin E and selenium