An Older Adult Patient Expresses Concern About Developing Cancer in the Future

An older adult patient expresses concern about developing cancer in the future and asks the nurse advice about cancer prevention.What response by the nurse is best?

A) "Eating foods high in protein promotes cell growth and repair,minimizing the risk."
B) "Although can minimize your risk a little,the possibility of developing cancer is usually determined by age 65."
C) "Most cancers that develop after age 65 generally respond well to cancer treatment modalities."
D) "Cancers that develop late in life are generally slow growing,so they generally do not contribute to death at your age."

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