A 2-year-old child has just been diagnosed with a Wilms' tumor. Surgery is recommended. The parents tell the nurse that they feel they are being pushed into surgery and wonder if they should wait and get more opinions. What information is essential for the nurse to include when responding to the parents?

D Wilms' tumor has been successfully treated by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. A Surgery is one of several options for treating a Wilms' tumor. C Surgery can be safely delayed for up to a year after diagnosis. B Surgery is an essential part of the treatment for Wilms' tumor and must be done immediately.