An older adult patient expresses concern about developing cancer in the future and asks the nurse advice about cancer prevention. The nurse shares that
a. "Eating foods high in protein, such as chicken and fish, promote cell growth and repair, thus minimizing the risk."
b. "Although there are some behaviors that can help minimize your risk, the possibility of developing cancer is usually determined by age 65."
c. "Most cancers that develop after age 65 generally respond well to cancer treatment modalities."
d. "Cancers that develop late in life are gen-erally slow growing, so they generally do not contribute to this group's mortality."
B
Most cancers are the result of a lifelong exposure, so the risk of developing malignant disease after age 65 is probably already determined by the time one reaches that age. If exposure to pro-moters can be avoided or reduced and antipromoters can be used, then cancerous transformation may not take place or may be delayed. The other statements are not accurate.
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