Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 13th Edition by Kerry Cheever, Janice Hinkle

Exercise 3

A 39-year-old woman has presented to the cancer center for treatment of breastcancer.In reviewing her family history, you note that her mother and aunt (themother's sibling) (who are both deceased) had metastatic breast cancer. You also notethat she has one twin sister and a daughter 18 years of age.What information isimportant in this family history and why? What type of referral would be appropriatefor this woman and her family? How would you best advise this woman and herfamily regarding cancer risks and screening practices?