7.2 BSE (breast self-examination) – Flashcards
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Breast Self-examination (BSE)
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one of three ways to detect breast cancer
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Can men get breast cancer?
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Yes, it is less uncommon in men though
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benign
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refers to a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous.
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malignant
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are cancerous and are made up of cells that grow out of control.can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body.
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breast cancer
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breast cancer is the uncontrolled growth of breast cells.
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lumpectomomy
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surgery in which only the tumor and some surrounding tissue is removed
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mastectomy
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- surgery to remove a breast or part of a breast -removal of breast tissue and nipple
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mammogram
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-an x-ray photograph of the breast -has been used for more than 50 yrs
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What is the term used for a biopsy (removal of cells/tissue from a suspicious mass) that indicates cancer is not present?
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benign
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What hormone is released that causes the endometrium to build up?
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progesterone
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How often and when should you do a BSE?
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once a month - examine yourself seven days after your period ends
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ovarian cyst
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fluid-filled sacs or pockets within or on the surface of an ovary
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what is the size of an ovary
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an almond
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What does PMS stand for?
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Premenstrual syndrome
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hernia
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a weakness or tear in the abdominal muscle wall
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how do ovarian cyst grow?
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they grow in a small sac called a follicle
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Prostate cancer
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when cells int eh prostate gland start to grow uncontrollably
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What are the risk factors associated with prostate cancer?
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age, race/ethnicity, geography, family history
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menustration
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shedding of the lining of the uterus
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why does the lining of the uterus build up
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to prepare and support and to house a fertilized egg
