A 78-year-old man is diagnosed with Stage D bladder cancer and asks the provider what that means. Which is the best response?
a. "There is no such thing as Stage D cancer."
b. "You have cancer that has spread to the surrounding tissue."
c. "Your cancer has spread to other organs."
d. "Your cancer can be cured by removing your bladder."
C
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