Cancer
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| Term | Cancer |
| Short definition | Cancer - (pronounced) (KAN ser) term for diseases in which abnormal cells can divide uncontrollably and invade neighboring tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymphatic systems. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Cancer - (pronounced) (KAN ser) term for diseases in which abnormal cells can divide uncontrollably and invade neighboring tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymphatic systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supporting tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissues, such as the bone marrow, and causes too many abnormal blood cells to be produced. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that start in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cancer
- Wikipedia's article - Cancer
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