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CancerConsultants
oncology resource center
Patient Resource Center
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What is Cancer? |
Cancer is not one disease, but many diseases, each characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells within the body. Normal cells reproduce in an orderly, controlled fashion on a regular basis.
In some instances, the body's normal regulatory control of cell repair and growth is unable to stop the growth of cells. When this occurs, the abnormal cell growth is discovered and often referred to as a lump, mass, or tumor.
A tumor may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Benign tumors differ from cancerous tumors in that cancer has the ability to spread throughout the body.
When cancer cells break away from the primary tumor and travel (via the blood or lymphatic systems) to different sites within the body, the process is called metastasis.
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Types of Cancer |
There are many types of Cancer. (need more text)
For more information on a certain type of cancer please select from the list below.
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General Disclaimer: The purpose of the Patient Resource Center is to help educate patients and their families about the management of cancer in order to facilitate shared decision-making with their treating healthcare provider. This program meets Oncology Nursing Society guidelines for quality educational content. Information on the Patient Resource Center does not constitute medical advice. Healthcare providers should exercise their own independent medical judgment. Lilly Oncology is a sponsor of the Patient Resource Center.
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