Case Study:
A 40-year-old woman noticed a lump in her left breast during a self-exam. She had not noticed this before, and it remained for a few days. She went to her physician for an examination. The doctor prescribed several tests such as an ultrasound and needle biopsy. She is diagnosed with a malignant tumor (2 cm) of the left breast. Her doctor recommends surgery to remove the tumor and may recommend a regimen of chemotherapy.
- How would you determine the stage of tumor?
- Why would the doctor select the particular diagnostic tests?
- Why might the doctor recommend chemotherapy?
- Which self-examination techniques might have aided an earlier detection of the tumor?
Your answer must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.