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What are in situ cancer cells and what does it mean for one's long-term health?
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Not invasive: Usually means a very early stage of cancer in which the malignant cells are not yet invading the surrounding tissues and the chance of spread is all but zero. Usually represents good prognosis but in some cases is a sign of risk for other cancers in the same organ.
Answered 12/12/2013
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Confined cancer,,: Cancer"in situ" is cancer that's confined to an area like the skin or the colon and it hasn't broken through the membrane that's containing it. That means it can be fully removed without any left behind. So if it's treated at this stage, it can be cured. It's wise to do check ups in case there's recurrence but that particular cancer would be cured, so get treated while a cure is possible.
Answered 12/14/2013
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