Annual mammography, Allison, 46 years old and a mother of

Annual mammography

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Allison, 46 years old and a mother of three, has her annual mammography. The results show a nodule in the breast tissue. A biopsy is done and the result is positive for breast cancer. List the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Explain what mammography is. What treatment options are available for Allison? Who will make the decision regarding her treatment? What are some of the statistics regarding breast cancer?

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