After learning that he has a benign tumor in his abdomen, the patient is overheard telling his wife that he has cancer. What should the nurse say to the patient and spouse?
A) "There is a growth in the abdomen but it is encapsulated and after being removed, will not recur."
B) "This type of cancer is easily treated."
C) "This type of cancer will not spread to other tissues."
D) "Even though this growth has invaded other tissues, it can be contained."
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