Breast - Invasive Breast Cancer

In this high-yield episode of Surgery Shelf Prep, Chris and Mars break down everything you need to know about Invasive Breast Cancer for your shelf exam and clinical rotations. From key risk factors (like prolonged estrogen exposure and BRCA mutations) to diagnostic pearls (triple test, core-needle biopsy) and treatment strategies (lumpectomy vs. mastectomy, SLNB vs. ALND), we’ve got you covered. Learn about classic presentations, including Peau d’orange and nipple discharge, and reinforce your knowledge on hormonal and HER2-targeted therapies. Perfect for med students prepping for their surgery clerkship and shelf exam.