Learning Objectives
- Name the main types of benign and malignant neoplasia of the breast, prostate and colon
- Outline the epidemiology and major risk factors for cancers of these organs
- Describe the main germline and sporadic genetic mutations involved in pathogenesis of cancers of these organs
- Identify some of the major morphological and histological features of these cancers
- Outline the common clinical presentation, diagnostic and staging approaches, and prognosis for the main clinical subtypes of these cancers
- Summarise the role of chemotherapy, targeted therapies, radiotherapy and surgery in treatment of these cancers
- Recognise the psychosocial aspects associated with diagnosis and treatment of these cancers
Breast Cancer
- what is the most common breast neoplasm?
- where do most breast cancers occur?
- what are the 2 types of non-invasive vs invasive carcinomas?
- what are some risk factors associated with breast cancer?
- what genetic defects are commonly seen in breast cancer?
- what are the 3 main molecular subtypes?
- what is the most common breast cancer morphology?
- where does breast cancer most commonly metastasise to?
Staging & Management
- how is breast cancer diagnosed?