A Patient Asks the Nurse How His Cancer Developed

A patient asks the nurse how his cancer developed. Which of the following statements would be incorrect for the nurse to respond with to this patient?

A) "The theory of cellular mutation suggests that carcinogens cause mutations in cellular RNA."
B) "Oncogenes are genes that promote cell proliferation and are capable of triggering cancerous characteristics."
C) "Inherited cancers can become inactive by deletion or mutation."
D) "Known carcinogens include viruses, drugs, hormones, and chemical and physical agents."