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Breast Cancer Terms (in alphabetical order)

Question 20

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) lacks which features?

A.Estrogen receptor only

B.HER2/neu gene only

C.Estrogen, progesterone, and HER2/neu receptors

D.Progesterone only

Question 1

What does the term 'benign' mean in relation to a tumor?

A.A tumor that is cancerous

B.A tumor that is not cancerous or malignant

C.A tumor that has spread

D.A tumor that always requires removal

Question 2

Which two BRCA gene mutations are associated with increased risk of breast cancer?

A.BRCA1 and BRCA2

B.BRCA2 and BRCA3

C.BRCA1 and BRCA3

D.BRCA3 and BRCA4

Question 3

What is the purpose of a biopsy in breast cancer diagnosis?

A.To remove the entire tumor

B.To give chemotherapy drugs

C.To remove a tissue sample for examination

D.To replace breast tissue

Question 4

What is 'chemo brain'?

A.A type of brain cancer

B.A side effect describing cognitive impairment from chemotherapy

C.A drug used in treatment

D.A type of benign tumor

Question 5

Dense breast tissue can make mammograms difficult to read because it contains:

A.Less fibroglandular tissue

B.High concentration of fibroglandular tissue

C.More fat cells only

D.Calcium deposits

Question 6

Docetaxel is classified as which type of chemotherapy?

A.Taxane

B.Anthracycline

C.Platinum-based

D.Alkylating agent

Question 7

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is best described as:

A.An invasive cancer

B.A benign tumor

C.Non-invasive cancer found in breast milk ducts

D.A late-stage cancer

Question 8

What determines a breast cancer's grade?

A.Size of the tumor

B.How much cancer cells look like normal cells

C.Patient’s age

D.Location of the tumor

Question 9

HER2-positive breast cancer is primarily treated with:

A.Hormonal therapy

B.Chemotherapy only

C.Biologic targeted therapy such as Herceptin

D.Radiation only

Question 10

Hormonal therapy is NOT effective for which type of breast cancer?

A.HER2-positive

B.Triple negative breast cancer

C.Estrogen receptor positive

D.Progesterone receptor positive

Question 11

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is classified as which stage at minimum?

A.Stage 0

B.Stage 1

C.Stage 3

D.Stage 2

Question 12

What is the main characteristic of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC)?

A.Stays in milk ducts

B.Spreads beyond ducts into breast tissue

C.Occurs only in men

D.Always leads to lymphedema

Question 13

Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) is:

A.A type of breast cancer

B.A benign tumor

C.A condition marking increased risk for breast cancer

D.A stage 4 cancer

Question 14

A lumpectomy is:

A.Removal of the entire breast

B.Removal of the tumor and margin of healthy tissue

C.Removal of lymph nodes only

D.Chemotherapy delivery method

Question 15

What is lymphedema?

A.A side effect of chemotherapy

B.Swelling caused by lymph node disruption

C.Cancer of the lymph nodes

D.A benign skin condition

Question 16

What is a mammogram used for?

A.Replacing breast tissue

B.Delivering chemotherapy

C.Early detection or diagnosis of breast cancer

D.Measuring hormone levels

Question 17

Which statement best describes metastatic breast cancer?

A.Breast cancer that has not spread

B.Breast cancer that has spread to other organs in the body

C.A benign breast condition

D.Always curable with surgery

Question 18

What is palliative care?

A.Curative cancer therapy

B.Care focused on symptom management and quality of life

C.Only offered at end of life

D.Chemotherapy administration

Question 19

Stage 0 breast cancer is:

A.Invasive and widespread

B.Non-invasive and has not spread

C.Present in lymph nodes

D.Always deadly