A Patient Who Is Scheduled for a Breast Biopsy Asks

A patient who is scheduled for a breast biopsy asks the nurse the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which answer by the nurse is correct?

A) "Benign tumors do not cause damage to other tissues."
B) "Benign tumors are likely to recur in the same location."
C) "Malignant tumors may spread to other tissues or organs."
D) "Malignant cells reproduce more rapidly than normal cells."

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