Explain the typical course of treatment for breast cancer

What will be an ideal response?


Once a biopsy confirms the presence of cancer, treatment usually includes a lumpectomy or mastectomy followed by chemotherapy and/or radiation, which are performed to decrease the possibility of recurrence.

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Which of the following pieces of information should an EMT/paramedic on the scene of an incident be able to convey to the incoming helicopter?

A) Estimated mileage from the helicopter base to the scene B) A description of well-known landmarks C) Wind speed D) The procedures needed when the helicopter crew arrives

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Which of the following questions is not of concern when preparing to move or lift a heavy object?

a. How heavy is the object? b. How long will it take to make the move? c. What type of terrain is involved? d. Which carrying device will work best?

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What is the name of the dural fold that separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum and may be used to delineate surgical approach in reference to it?

a. corpus callosum b. falx cerebri c. falx cerebella d. tentorium

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"PASTE" is an alternate assessment tool for ___________.

A. stroke patients B. respiratory patients C. cardiac patients D. seizure patients

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