Cancer and Oncology Q 94

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A client is diagnosed with breast cancer. The tumor size is up to 5 cm with axillary and neck lymph node involvement. The client is in what stage of breast cancer?

  

    A. Stage I

    B. Stage II

    C. Stage III

    D. Stage IV

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Stage II

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Option B: The tumor in stage II measures between 2 cm to 5 cm or the cancer has extended to the nearby lymph nodes.

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Option A: Stage I – tumor size up to 2 cm. Stage II – tumor size up to 5 cm with axillary and neck lymph node involvement.

Option C: Stage III – tumor size is more than 5 cm with axillary and neck lymph node involvement.

Option D: Stage IV – metastasis to distant organs (liver, lungs, bone and brain).

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