Which statement made by a client about breast cancer indicates correct understanding of the disease?
A. "Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States."
B. "Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer among women in North America."
C. "Late onset of menses and early menopause increase the risk for breast cancer."
D. "The incidence of breast cancer decreases with age."
B
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in women and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States.
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