Your physician soberly 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 and respond well to surgery.

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Grade I tumors are usually benign and respond well to surgery, so the chances of survival are relatively good. Options A and B are incorrect as Grade I tumors are not rapidly fatal and require removal through surgery, respectively. Option C is partially correct but does not provide a full understanding of the situation as it implies the tumors tend to recur, but it does not suggest that recurrence is associated with adverse outcomes.

Your Physician Soberly Informs You That You Have Been Diagnosed