27. While walking along the street, you and your friend see an elderly woman whose left arm appears to be swollen to several times its normal size. Your friend wonders aloud what might be its cause. You say that it may be likely that the woman had a radical mastectomy (the removal of a breast because of cancer). Explain the rationale behind your answer.

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27. While walking along the street, you and your friend see an elderly
woman whose left arm appears to be swollen to several times its
normal size. Your friend wonders aloud what might be its cause. You
say that it may be likely that the woman had a radical mastectomy (the
removal of a breast because of cancer). Explain the rationale behind
your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:27. While walking along the street, you and your friend see an elderly woman whose left arm appears to be swollen to several times its normal size. Your friend wonders aloud what might be its cause. You say that it may be likely that the woman had a radical mastectomy (the removal of a breast because of cancer). Explain the rationale behind your answer.
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