A patient with a small, well-defined breast nodule asks the nurse about her treatment options. Which treatments would be considered for this patient?
A) Lumpectomy and radiation
B) Partial mastectomy and radiation
C) Partial mastectomy and chemotherapy
D) Total mastectomy and chemotherapy
Ans: A
Feedback: Treatment for breast cancer depends on the disease stage and type, the patient's age and menopausal status, and the disfiguring effects of the surgery. For this patient, lumpectomy is the most likely option. Lumpectomy involves a small incision with removal of the surrounding tissue and, possibly, the nearby lymph nodes. The patient usually undergoes radiation therapy afterward. In a partial mastectomy, the tumor is removed along with a wedge of normal tissue, skin, and possibly axillary lymph nodes. In a total (simple) mastectomy, the entire breast is removed.
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