After learning of having a benign tumor in the abdomen, the patient is overheard telling a family member about having cancer. What should the nurse say to the patient?
A. "This type of cancer will not spread to other tissues."
B. "This type of cancer is easily treated."
C. "There is a growth in the abdomen but it is encapsulated and after being removed, will not recur."
D. "Even though this growth has invaded other tissues, it can be contained."
Answer: C
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