A client diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer is to undergo radiation therapy along with a lumpectomy rather than mastectomy. In helping the client make her decision, the nurse would explain to the client that
A) distant recurrence is seen more often with lumpectomy.
B) effects are comparable between the two remedies.
C) radiation therapy is not needed with mastectomy.
D) radiation may cause a significant incidence of secondary malignancies.

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The goal today is to preserve the breast, because there is no evidence that a mastectomy is more beneficial than lumpectomy plus radiation therapy.

A Client Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer Is to Undergo