A family friend recently shared the experience of her 83-year-old mother, a relatively healthy woman who lives independently at home. She has 3 daughters who check in on her and support her. The only notable medical history was a stroke about a year and a half prior that resulted in challenges with decision making, but she has made considerable recovery.
At a regular visit to her long-time family physician, the patient’s physician ordered an annual mammogram. The result of the screening mammogram showed something abnormal, and follow-up ultrasonography was recommended.