A 26-Year-Old Patient with Stage II Hodgkin's Disease Asks the Nurse

A 26-year-old patient with stage II Hodgkin's disease asks the nurse how long he probably has to live.What is the best response to the patient?

A) "No one can predict when someone will die,so try to focus on the present."
B) "It will depend on how your disease responds to chemotherapy,but most patients do well."
C) "If your initiation chemotherapy is effective,it is possible to have at least a 5-year remission."
D) "Most patients with your stage of Hodgkin's disease are treated successfully."