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HESI Case Study - Breast Cancer Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most common initial symptom of breast cancer?✔✔A painless lump in the breast
Which diagnostic test confirms a breast cancer diagnosis?✔✔Breast biopsy
What is the most significant non-modifiable risk factor for breast cancer?✔✔Advancing age
Which gene mutations are strongly linked to hereditary breast cancer?✔✔BRCA1 and BRCA2
What is the purpose of a mammogram?✔✔Early detection of breast abnormalities
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Which type of breast cancer begins in the milk ducts?✔✔Ductal carcinoma
Which lymph nodes are most commonly affected by breast cancer spread?✔✔Axillary lymph nodes
What is the primary purpose of hormone receptor testing in breast cancer?✔✔To determine response to hormone therapy
What type of surgery removes the entire breast but not chest muscles?✔✔Simple mastectomy
Which targeted therapy is used for HER2-positive breast cancer?✔✔Trastuzumab
What is the purpose of sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer?✔✔To check if cancer has spread to lymph nodes
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Which lifestyle change reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence?✔✔Maintaining a healthy weight
What is the most common site of breast cancer metastasis?✔✔Bone
Which type of therapy uses high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells?✔✔Radiation therapy
Which population is advised to begin regular mammograms at age 40?✔✔Women at average risk
What is the main side effect of chemotherapy in breast cancer?✔✔Hair loss
Which surgical option preserves most of the breast while removing cancer tissue?✔✔Lumpectomy
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