1. Compare the signs of fibrocystic disease and breast cancer. 2. Explain why chemotherapy and radiation may be recommended following surgery for breast cancer even when no lymph nodes appear to be...

1. Compare the signs of fibrocystic disease and breast cancer.

2. Explain why chemotherapy and radiation may be recommended following surgery for breast cancer even when no lymph nodes appear to be involved.

3. Explain the recommended treatment for estrogendependent breast cancer in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.

4. Explain what is meant by “targeted therapy” for breast cancer.

5. Discuss the importance of breast cancer screening and early diagnosis.