A male patient has just been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He knew that he was losing weight and ...

A male patient has just been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He knew that he was losing weight and fatigued most days, but he just attributed it to aging and working. The physician recommends chemotherapy and irradiation.
 
  However, the cancer has already metastasized. The patient asks the nurse what he can expect if he agrees to the treatments. The nurse responds,
  A)
  The therapies may shrink the cancer.
  B)
  The doctor is prescribing treatment measures to help you swallow better.
  C)
  These therapies will most likely cure your cancer.
  D)
  You need to talk with your physician some more. I will page him for you.