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What are Tumors?
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The word cancer is derived from, the Latin word for crab because it, grabs onto something and will
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not let go.The term cancer refers to a new growth,which will invade surrounding tissues,metastasize
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(spread to other organs) and may eventually lead to the patient's death if untreated.
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We often hear about cancer from friends and family and in the news. The terms tumor and cancer
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are sometimes used synonymously which can be misleading. A tumor is not necessarily a cancer.
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The word tumor simply refers to a mass. For example, a collection of pus is by definition a tumor. A
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cancer is a particularly threatening type of tumor. It is helpful to keep these distinctions clear when
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discussing a possible cancer diagnosis.
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neoplasm
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An abnormal new growth of, tissue that grows more rapidly than normal, cells and will continue to
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grow if not treated.These growths, will compete with normal cells for nutrients.This is a non-specific
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term that can refer to benign or malignant growths. A synonym for tumor.
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tumor
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The more commonly, used term for a neoplasm. The word tumor simply refers to a mass . This is
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a general term that can refer to benign or malignant growths.
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benign tumor
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A non-malignant/non-cancerous tumor. A benign tumor is usually localized, rarely spreads to other
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parts of the body and responds well to treatment. However, if left untreated, benign tumors can lead
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to serious disease.
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malignant tumor
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Cancer. A malignant tumor ، is resistant to treatment , may spread to other parts of the body and
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often recurs after removal.
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cancer
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A malignant tumor (a malignant neoplasm).
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