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Benign

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Not cancerous; benign tumor is generally not progressive or recurring

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Carcinoma

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New growth or malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue; can spread to other organs through blood or direct extension from organ

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Malignant

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Tumor that is cancerous; tumors are generally progressive and recurring

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Oncology

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Branch of medicine dealing with tumors

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Protocol (prot)

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Actual plan of care, including medications, surgeries, and treatments for care of patient; often, entire healthcare team, including physician, oncologist, radiologist, nurse, and patient, will assist in designing treatment plan

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Tumor

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Abnormal growth of tissue that may be benign or malignant; also called ‘neoplasm.’

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Carcinogen

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Substance or chemical agent that produces or increases the risk of developing cancer. For example, cigarette smoke and insecticides are considered to be carcinogens

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Carcinoma In Situ (CIS)

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Malignant tumor whose cells have not spread beyond the original site

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Encapsulated

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Growth enclosed in a sheath of tissue that prevents tumor cells from invading surrounding tissue

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Hyperplasia

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Excessive development of normal cells within an organ

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Invasive Disease

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Tendency of a malignant tumor to spread to immediately surrounding tissue and organs

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Metastasis

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Movement and spread of cancer cells from one part of the body to another. Metastases is plural

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Morbidity

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Number representing the sick persons in a particular population

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Mortality

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Number representing the deaths in a particular population

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Mutation

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Change or transformation from the original

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Neoplasm

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New and abnormal growth or tumor.These can be benign or malignant

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Oncogenic

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Cancer causing

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Primary Site

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Term used to designate where a malignant tumor first appeared

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Relapse

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Return of disease symptoms after a period of improvement

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Remission

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Period during which the symptoms of a disease or disorder leave. Can be temporary