A Patient Has a 4 Cm Spinal Cord Tumor Located

Multiple Choice

A patient has a 4 cm spinal cord tumor located at T10. Which statement by the patient indicates the patient understands the treatment options?

A) "Surgery is the best treatment for this tumor."
B) "I will need radiation therapy before surgery."
C) "This tumor can be treated with chemotherapy."
D) "The only treatment for this tumor is stereotactic radiosurgery."