i need the answer quickly Case Study 1A routine mammogram showed a large mass in the rightbreast of Mrs. H., age 42. A biopsy confirmed thepresence of a malignant tumor. Mrs. H. was concernedbecause her mother and an aunt had breast cancer. Nometastases were detected at this time. A mastectomy wasperformed and a number of axillary and mediastinallymph nodes were removed. Pathologic examinationshowed several nodes from each area contained malignantcells. Given this case was considered to be stage III, itwas recommended that Mrs. H. have chemotherapy andradiation treatment following surgery and later have herovaries removed to reduce her estrogen levels.Discussion Questions1. Discuss the differences between a malignant and benigntumor and how they may be used in diagnosing thecancer. (See: Characteristics of Malignant and BenignTumors)2. Discuss what other signs and symptoms Mrs. H. mayexpect to experience if the tumor returns. (See:Pathophysiology, Local Effects of Malignant Tumors,Systemic Effects of Malignant Tumors)3. Other than the biopsy used in this case, discuss whatother diagnostic tests could have been used to diagnosethe cancer. (See: Diagnostic Tests)4. Discuss the reasons why the axillary lymph nodes wereremoved and it was recommended that the patientcontinue with chemotherapy and radiation. (See: Spreadof Malignant Tumors)

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