CBC Breast Cancer Treatment & Survivorship Support 3

Question 1

When counseling a breast cancer survivor about sexual health concerns following treatment, which approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Proactively assess for sexual health changes, provide education, and refer to specialists as needed

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Advise patients that sexual health issues are expected and will resolve without intervention

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Refer all sexual health concerns exclusively to the oncologist

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Avoid discussing sexual health unless the patient brings it up first

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a peer support program for breast cancer survivors?

Accepted Answer

To connect survivors with others who have had similar experiences for mutual emotional support

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To replace professional mental health treatment

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To provide medical advice from experienced survivors

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To help survivors find financial assistance for medical bills

Question 3

Vaginal dryness and dyspareunia in breast cancer survivors are most commonly associated with which treatment?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine therapy (e.g., aromatase inhibitors, tamoxifen)

Answer

Radiation therapy to the chest wall

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Trastuzumab (Herceptin) targeted therapy

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Sentinel lymph node biopsy

Question 4

Which evidence-based intervention has been shown to reduce fatigue and improve quality of life in breast cancer survivors?

Accepted Answer

Regular moderate-intensity aerobic exercise

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Complete bed rest during and after treatment

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High-calorie diet supplementation

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Avoidance of all social activities to conserve energy

Question 5

A breast cancer survivor reports persistent worry and fear that her cancer will return. This experience is clinically known as:

Accepted Answer

Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR)

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Anticipatory grief

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Adjustment disorder with depressed mood

Question 6

When discussing fertility preservation with a premenopausal woman newly diagnosed with breast cancer, when must the conversation and action ideally occur?

Accepted Answer

Before starting chemotherapy or radiation

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After completing all cancer treatments

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During the first cycle of chemotherapy

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Only if the patient is actively trying to conceive at diagnosis

Question 7

Which integrative therapy has evidence supporting its use for reducing anxiety and sleep disturbances in breast cancer survivors?

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)

Answer

High-dose herbal supplements as replacement for medical treatment

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Prolonged social isolation and rest

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Aversion therapy