Jan 31, 2021
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1 Given a well woman with concerns about breast disease, during
a clinical encounter (annual or not):
a) Identify high-risk patients by assessing modifiable and non-
modifiable risk factors
b) Advise regarding screening (mammography, breast self-
examination) and its limitations.
c) Advise concerning the woman’s role in preventing or detecting
breast disease (breast self-examination, lifestyle changes).
2 Given a woman presenting with a breast lump:
a) Use the history, features of the lump, and the patient’s age to
determine if aggressive work-up or watchful waiting is
indicated.
b) Ensure adequate support throughout investigation of the breast
lump by availability of a contact resource.
c) Use diagnostic tools (e.g., needle aspiration, imaging, core
biopsy , referral) in an appropriate manner (i.e., avoid over- or
under-investigation, misuse) for managing the breast lump.
3 In a woman who presents with a malignant breast lump and knows
the diagnosis:
a) Recognize and manage immediate and long-term complications of
breast cancer.
b) Consider and diagnose metastatic disease in the follow-up care
of a breast cancer patient by appropriate history and
investigation.c) Appropriately direct (provide a link to) the
patient to community resources able to provide adequate support
(psychosocial support).