Breast Cancer Is Usually Staged to Measure the Extent of the Disease

question 12

Multiple Choice

Breast cancer is usually staged to measure the extent of the disease and to design a specific treatment plan,using the TNM (T = tumor;N = node;M = metastasis) classification system.Apply the description of a stage 0 carcinoma in situ to the appropriate disease description listed below.

• A) Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) has abnormal cells lining the lobule and often becomes invasive.
• B) Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is defined as abnormal cells lining the ductal system and is not invasive.
• C) Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) has abnormal cells infiltrating the lobule and often does not become invasive.
• D) Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) has abnormal cells lining the ductal system and is often invasive.

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