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Are there any pediatric tumors that grow fast from hormone increases during a child's teen growth spurt?

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Dr. Michael H. T. Siaanswered

Pediatrics 33 years experience

Yes: Osteosarcoma-tumor of the bone is the 3rd most common cancer in adolescence behind lymphomas and brain tumors. It may be promoted by growth hormone. Hormones are important agents in sex-related cancers such as breast, ovaries, testes, and thyroid too.

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There is also...: ... A benign tumor called teratoma that often grows rapidly at puberty.

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