A 65-year-old woman recently underwent a mammogram offered by a community “health on wheels” clinic. The radiologist detected a breast mass on the right side. She has a younger sister who had breast cancer as well. Her sister died 2 years ago at the age of 62. Her menses began at age 11, and cessation of menstruation occurred around age 58. She is overweight and is on estrogen replacement therapy. She does not have any children.
Outline the process that has occurred in her body. What were the risk factors that she demonstrated? What would you expect for clinical manifestations? What additional diagnostic tests could be used? What treatment measures would you anticipate?