Undergoing testing for potential cancer diagnosis

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Mrs. Smith is a 55-year-old patient who is undergoing testing for a potential cancer diagnosis. Her recent mammogram revealed a suspicious spot. Her doctor has prescribed tests to determine whether the growth is a benign or malignant tumor or whether it is the primary tumor. Discuss how metastasis occurs and explain the differences in survival rates for patients with carcinoma-in-situ and those with metastasized cancer. You will need to defend your answer using specific facts, data, and other information drawn from the textbook and at least one other supplemental source. Mrs. Smith now has a diagnosis of right breast cancer. The oncologist believes the cancer is located within the breast and has not metastasized. She also informs Mrs. Smith she has the BRCA mutation. Explain why surgery may be a good option for the treatment of Mrs. Smith's cancer. Focus on what key steps would need to be considered to ensure the surgery is as successful as possible. You will need to defend your answer using specific facts, data, and other information drawn from the textbook and at least one other supplemental source.

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