A pre-menopausal woman three years after mastectomy for breast cancer presents with pulmonary metastases. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning her management?
A. If the patient has received adjuvant therapy, her response is likely to be better
B. If the patient is ER-positive, hormonal therapy should be the first line of treatment
C. The response to chemotherapy will likely be dose-dependent
D. Combination chemotherapy will likely work better in this patient than a woman who is post-menopausal
Answer:B
A pre-menopausal woman three years after mastectomy for breast cancer presents with pulmonary metastases. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning her management?
A. If the patient has received adjuvant therapy, her response is likely to be better B. If the patient is ER-positive, hormonal therapy should be the first line of treatment C. The response to chemotherapy will likely be dose-dependent D. Combination chemotherapy will likely work better in this patient than a woman who is post-menopausal