Mr A has come to the clinic today because she felt a lump in her breast while taking a shower. She is extremely anxious and wants to know if she is going to die 1. What is A afraid of and how can you reassure her that she may not die? 2. What are some questions that may be helpful in identifying any risk factors she may have for any type of cancer? Give the rationale for asking each question. 3. Following a mammogram, a needle biopsy is ordered. What is the purpose of a biopsy? 4. The biopsy results were positive for cancer. What would be the next step in diagnosing categorizing the specific type of cancer she may have?

Mr A has come to the clinic today because she felt a lump in her breast while taking a shower. She is extremely anxious and wants to know if she is going to die 1. What is A afraid of and how can you reassure her that she may not die? 2. What are some questions that may be helpful in identifying any risk factors she may have for any type of cancer? Give the rationale for asking each question. 3. Following a mammogram, a needle biopsy is ordered. What is the purpose of a biopsy? 4. The biopsy results were positive for cancer. What would be the next step in diagnosing categorizing the specific type of cancer she may have?

Comprehensive Medical Terminology

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Chapter21: Oncology (cancer Medicine)

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