A Woman with a Positive Biopsy for Breast Cancer Is

A woman with a positive biopsy for breast cancer is considering whether to have a modified radical mastectomy or breast conservation surgery (lumpectomy) with radiation therapy.She asks the nurse what she should do.What information should the nurse provide in response?

A) The survival rate for each is about the same,but the mastectomy prevents recurrence of the tumour in that breast.
B) The lumpectomy and radiation will preserve the breast,but this method can cause changes in breast sensitivity.
C) Arm mobility is not affected with the lumpectomy and radiation,and recovery is more rapid than with a mastectomy.
D) The treatment period for the mastectomy is shorter,and breast reconstruction can provide a normal-appearing breast.