Common Cancers · NCLEX Exam

Why may some breast cancers not present with a lump?

  1. Because a palpable lump is always the only possible sign of breast cancer
  2. Because screening mammography can detect cancer before any lump forms
  3. Because early breast cancer never produces any symptom at all
  4. Because any lump that is felt should simply be dismissed
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Correct answer: Because screening mammography can detect cancer before any lump forms

Early breast cancer may not cause a palpable lump; mammography can detect it before a lump appears, allowing earlier and more effective treatment.

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