An older adult patient diagnosed with colon cancer is being evaluated for surgical removal of the tumor.The nurse explains that the primary consideration is the:

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The curability of cancer in older adults is largely predicted by an individual's ability to tolerate major surgery.The absence of metastasis and the tumor stage will impact additional treatments.Absence of chronic illness is not a factor in and of itself.

An Older Adult Patient Diagnosed with Colon Cancer Is Being