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Breast Cancer Risk HIV Normal — SCE Infectious Diseases MCQ

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A 52-year-old woman with virologically suppressed HIV and no additional hereditary or treatment-related breast-cancer risk asks whether HIV alone changes her NHS breast-screening interval. What is the best advice?

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Correct answer: D — Continue NHS mammography at intervals based on age and usual breast-cancer risk

BHIVA standards emphasise national age-appropriate screening for cancers not covered by a specific HIV pathway. HIV alone does not justify annual MRI, PET-CT or CD4-dependent breast screening. Individual family history, prior irradiation, genetic risk and symptoms still modify management in the usual way.

Reference: BHIVA standards: https://standards.bhiva.org/4b-guide