Fast Five Quiz: Advanced and Metastatic Breast Cancer Practice Essentials

Elwyn C. Cabebe, MD; Stefania Morganti, MD

January 11, 2023

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women (excluding skin cancers) worldwide, surpassing lung cancer. Moreover, the prevalence of patients living with metastatic breast cancer, (MBC), also called stage IV disease, is increasing, mostly owing to new treatment options that improve survival. However, even though it is treatable, MBC cannot be cured. The 5-year survival rate for stage IV breast cancer is 29% with hormone-positive breast cancer having the longest survival.

How familiar are you with practice essentials for advanced and metastatic breast cancer? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.

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Cite this: Elwyn C. Cabebe, Stefania Morganti. Fast Five Quiz: Advanced and Metastatic Breast Cancer Practice Essentials - Medscape - Jan 11, 2023.

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