A 45-year-old woman is found to have
lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) on a breast biopsy.
Regarding counselling for her risk for invasive breast cancer, which of the following treatment is
True?
A. The most common type of invasive carcinoma after a diagnosis of LCIS is Lobular carcinoma
B. Her risk of invasive carcinoma is
equivalent in both breasts
C. Her risk of invasive carcinoma is significantly increased if a large focus of LCIS is present in the biopsy specimen
D. Her risk of invasive carcinoma is greatest within 10 years after a diagnosis of LCIS after that risk will minimal
E. Early menarche and late menopause are associated with increased relative risks
for breast cancer when compared to LCIS
Answer: B
The Correct Answer is that Her risk of invasive carcinoma is equivalent in both breasts
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