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| A tumor that does not metastasize or invade surrounding tissue. |
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| A tumor or neoplasm that has the ability to metastasize or invade surrounding tissue |
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| malignant tumor arising in epithelium; spread in lymphatic system. |
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| malignant tumor arising in connective or muscle tissue; spread by blood system; frequently metastasizes to lung. |
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| Benign vs. Malignant: Characteristics |
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| similar to cell origin / dissimilar to cell origin |
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| Benign vs. Malignant: Growth Characteristics |
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| move outward in smooth manner, cells stay attached / move outward in an irregular fashion, cells break away |
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| Benign vs. Malignant: Rate of Growth |
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| Benign vs. Malignant: Degree of Vascularity |
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| slight / moderately marked |
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| Benign vs. Malignant: Reoccurrence after surgical removal |
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| Benign vs. Malignant: Degree of necrosis and ulceration |
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| Benign vs. Malignant: Likelihood of causing systematic effects |
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| Systemic effects are unusual unless the tumor is a secreting endocrine neoplasm / systemic effects are common and usually life-threatening |
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| Two most frequent occurring tumors in women and two major lifestyle factors causally related to cancer |
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| breast and lung; diet and tobacco use |
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| Two most frequently occurring tumors in men; name two major lifestyle causally related to cancer |
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| prostate and lung; diet and tobacco use |
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