What information is correct about stomach cancer?
A. Stomach pain is often a late symptom
B. Surgery is often a successful treatment
C. Chemotherapy and radiation are often successful treatments
D. The patient can survive for an extended time with TPN
Answer: A
Explanation: Stomach pain is often a late sign of stomach cancer; outcomes are particularly poor when the cancer reaches that point. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation have minimal positive effects. TPN may enhance the growth of the cancer
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