Module #2: Under the Microscope – what is cancer and how does it work?
Module #2: Under the Microscope – what is cancer and how does it work? >> Introduction to Breast Cancer
TOTAL POINTS 9
1.What structure distinguishes a premalignant (in situ) cancer from an invasive one?
1 point
The cell membrane
The basement membrane
The iron pipe
2.Which of the following does not contribute to our current classification of molecular subtypes?
1 point
ER/PR
Her2
P53
Ki67
3.What molecular subtype of breast cancer is most common?
1 point
Luminal A
Basal
Luminal B
Her2-rich
4.Which of the following is the most common histologic type of breast cancer?
1 point
In situ
Lobular
Ductal
Stromal
5.Why are lobular cancers “sneaky”?
1 point
They tend to be larger than anticipated
They are invisible on mammography
They behave worse than anticipated
They can evade the immune system
6.Which of the following is most favorable in terms of prognosis?
1 point
They’re all the same
Grade 3, stage 1
Grade 2, stage 2
Grade 1, stage 3
7.According to the anatomic staging system, all of the following are part of the staging system except:
1 point
Tumor size
Tumor grade
Lymph node status
Distant metastases
8.Which of the following is not a hallmark of cancer?
1 point
Evading the immune system
Encouraging cell death
Promoting angiogenesis
Genome instability and mutations
9.A patient presents with an abnormal mammogram and a core needle biopsy shows atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH). What is the following statements is TRUE?
1 point
This is a premalignant condition and therefore should be excised
This is not a premalignant condition and therefore should not be excised
This is not premalignant but may be in the vicinity of cancers and therefore should be excised
This is premalignant, but the risk of malignancy is low, and therefore should not be excised
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