Jorge has developed prostate cancer, so he undergoes an operation to remove the malignancy. What other structures will the cancer specialists look at to check for metastasis?
A) local arteries
B) connecting veins
C) neighboring lymph nodes
D) portions of the liver

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Cancer specialists commonly check neighboring lymph nodes to see if the cancer has spread beyond the prostate. This helps them determine if additional treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiation, is necessary. While metastasis could potentially occur in other structures listed, checking neighboring lymph nodes would be the most relevant in this case.

Jorge Has Developed Prostate Cancer, So He Undergoes an Operation