After performing a thoracentesis, the oncologist orders a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of
the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, which reveals a mass in the left lower quadrant and a malignant bowel
obstruction. He immediately schedules R.M.
for a tumor debulking and possible placement of an ostomy.
Scheduling R.M. for a debulking procedure implies which of the following?
a. After this surgery, R.M. will be cured of her cancer.
b. R.M. has advanced disease and the prognosis is poor.
c. Chemotherapy will no longer be given after she recovers from surgery.
d. R.M. will now need to have radiation therapy in addition to chemotherapy.
b
R.M. does have advanced disease. She would be considered in the terminal phase of her illness
because her cancer is no longer curable. Chemotherapy and radiation may be options after surgery
and would depend on a wide range of factors.
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