Your physician somberly informs you that you have been diagnosed with a Grade I tumor and will require surgery. What does this mean?
A) You may want to pass up the surgery and concentrate on enjoying your remaining time, as Grade I tumors are typically rapidly fatal with or without treatment.
B) You should ask for a second opinion, as Grade I tumors are benign and do not need to be removed through surgery.
C) You can feel mildly optimistic, as Grade I tumors tend to recur after surgery, but they also grow slowly.
D) Your chances of survival are relatively good, as Grade I tumors are usually benign, slow-growing, and respond well to surgery.

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A Grade I tumor is a low-grade tumor, which means it is typically benign, slow-growing, and has favorable outcomes with surgery. Therefore, the chances of survival are relatively good with surgery. Option A is incorrect as Grade I tumors are not rapidly fatal. Option B is incorrect as Grade I tumors can still require surgery. Option C is partially correct in saying that Grade I tumors grow slowly, but recurrence rates are low for these types of tumors.

Your Physician Somberly Informs You That You Have Been Diagnosed