When a client with stage I breast cancer asks the nurse about the usual treatment for her problem, the nurse would base an answer on the fact that
a. breast-conserving surgery is appropriate at this stage.
b. mastectomy is done as soon as possible.
c. radiation and chemotherapy are used instead of surgery.
d. radiation therapy is given before surgery.
A
Breast-conserving procedures are selected for stage I and II breast cancers. Radiation therapy is begun once healing is confirmed, the timing depending on whether chemotherapy is used and what agents are involved.
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