A client who has been successfully treated for breast cancer is concerned about the risk of developing cancer again in the future. What should the nurse respond to the client about this risk? (Select all that apply.)
1. "It depends upon your family history."
2. "The chance of developing cancer again is small."
3. "It is wise to avoid exposure to carcinogens like smoking."
4. "It depends upon the type and stage of your original cancer."
5. "You are at the same level as a person who has never had cancer."
Answer: 1, 3, 4
1. Genetic factors are thought to influence risk for cancer recurrence or development of more than one cancer.
2. Cancer survivors have a risk that the original cancer will recur or metastasis will develop. They also have a somewhat elevated risk of developing a subsequent, different cancer than the original tumor.
3. Factors such as continued exposure to substances such as tobacco are thought to influence risk for cancer recurrence or development of more than one cancer.
4. Factors such as the type and stage of the original tumor are thought to influence risk for cancer recurrence or development of more than one cancer.
5. Cancer survivors have a risk that the original cancer will recur or metastasis will develop. They also have a somewhat elevated risk of developing a subsequent, different cancer than the original tumor.
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