Question

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select the correct answer.
rachel found some lumps in her breast. she immediately decided to undergo diagnostic test for breast cancer. which diagnostic procedure would be most useful?
a. ultrasound sonography
b. mammography
c. colposcopy
d. pap smear

Explanation:

To determine the correct diagnostic procedure for breast cancer:

• Option A (ultrasound sonography) is used to complement mammography, especially for younger women or dense breasts, but not the primary screening tool for breast cancer in this context.
• Option B (mammography) is the primary and most useful diagnostic procedure for detecting breast cancer, as it uses low - dose X - rays to visualize breast tissue and identify abnormalities like tumors.
• Option C (colposcopy) is used for examining the cervix, vagina, and vulva, not related to breast cancer diagnosis.
• Option D (Pap smear) is a screening test for cervical cancer, not for breast cancer.

Answer:

B. mammography