A 55-year-old woman with no significant risk factors asks about breast cancer screening. What is the recommended screening method and interval for her?
An 18-year-old woman comes to your office for her annual health examination. Her medical history is unremarkable and she is sexually inactive. She would like to know whether it is time for her to start having cervical cancer screening. At what age should routine cervical cancer screening with a Pap smear begin for women of average risk?
A 55-year-old asymptomatic woman with no significant medical history undergoes a screening colonoscopy as part of routine preventive care. During the procedure, a precancerous polyp is identified and successfully removed. This intervention is an example of:
A 52-year-old woman presents to the clinic for her annual health check-up. She has no significant complaints but reports a family history of breast cancer (mother diagnosed at age 55). She is postmenopausal, has a BMI of 28 kg/m², and lives a sedentary lifestyle. Her blood pressure is 145/90 mmHg, and she has not undergone regular health screenings in the past. During the visit, the physician discusses secondary prevention as part of her healthcare plan. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
A 52-year-old woman presents to the clinic for her annual health check-up. She has no significant complaints but mentions a family history of breast cancer (mother diagnosed at age 55). She is postmenopausal, has a BMI of 28 kg/m², and leads a sedentary lifestyle. She has mild hypertension (BP: 145/90 mmHg) but has not been consistent with follow-ups or regular health screenings. During the visit, the physician emphasizes the importance of secondary prevention in her healthcare plan. What is the primary goal of secondary prevention in healthcare?
A 24-year-old woman presents to the outpatient clinic with a painless lump in her left breast that she noticed six months ago. The lump has not changed in size, and she denies symptoms such as nipple discharge, skin changes, or breast pain. She has no significant medical history, is not on any medications, and has no family history of breast cancer. On physical examination, the lump is located in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast. It is firm, smooth, well-circumscribed, non-tender, and mobile. There is no axillary lymphadenopathy or overlying skin changes. An ultrasound of the breast reveals a well-defined, homogeneous, hypoechoic lesion with smooth margins, measuring 2.5 cm in diameter, with no evidence of calcifications. Which of the following is the most appropriate management approach for this breast mass?
A 28-year-old woman presents to the outpatient clinic with a painless lump in her left breast that she noticed six months ago. The lump has not changed in size, and she denies associated symptoms such as nipple discharge, skin changes, or breast pain. She has no significant medical history, is not on any medications, and has no family history of breast cancer. What is the most appropriate first-line diagnostic imaging study for this patient?
A 26-year-old woman presents to the outpatient clinic with a painless lump in her left breast that she noticed six months ago. The lump has not changed in size, and she denies symptoms such as nipple discharge, skin changes, or breast pain. She has no significant medical history, is not on any medications, and has no family history of breast cancer. Which of the following clinical features is most characteristic of a breast fibroadenoma?
