During a health history, the nurse becomes concerned that a male patient is at risk for cancer of the reproductive organs. What genetic information about this patient caused the nurse's concern? Select all that apply.
A. The patient's uncle has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
B. The patient's father had prostate cancer.
C. The patient's brother was treated for testicular cancer.
D. The patient was treated for cryptorchidism as a young child.
E. The patient's mother has arthritis.
Answer: D
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