Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Thomson has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He has experienced a 20-pound weight loss in the past 2 months due to decreased appetite and difficulty eating. He will begin cancer treatment in a week and is visiting with the registered dietitian for nutrition counseling. If Mr. Thomson's cancer spreads, it will be considered ____.

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When cancer spreads from its origin to another part of the body, it is considered metastasized. Malignant refers to cancerous cells that have the potential to spread and invade other tissues, while benign tumors do not spread and are usually not life-threatening. Carcinogenic refers to substances that can cause cancer.

Sixty-Four-Year-Old Jeffery Thomson Has Been Diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer