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melina_rosy

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Which are the most common sites of breast cancer metastasis?
 
  a. Kidneys
  b. Bones and liver
  c. Heart and blood vessels
  d. Central nervous system

Question 2

Healthy People 2020 goals directed at women's health issues focus on which areas? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Increased screening for cervical and colorectal cancers
  b. Reduction of cancer survivor rate based on clinical management treatment
  c. Decreased morbidity and mortality related to breast cancer
  d. Reduction in hospitalization for hip fractures in the older female population
  e. Reduction in deaths associated with cardiovascular causes such as stroke and coronary artery disease (CAD)



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Metastasis occurs when the cancer cells spread to the vascular sites, commonly the lungs, liver, and bones. Kidney metastasis is uncommon. Metastasis to the heart and blood vessels is uncommon. The brain is one of the final areas to be reached by metastasis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, E
Healthy People 2020 goals directed at women's health focus on increased access to screening for cervical and colorectal cancers, decreased deaths occurring from breast cancer and heart disease, and decreased hospitalization for hip fractures. A reduction of the cancer survival rate would reflect increased morbidity and mortality.





 

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