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Can you explain if it's possible to have a tumor that has cancer cells, but it's not cancer?
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Matter of definition: This has a lot to do with terminology. When one speaks about cancer cells, they are referring to abnormal cells that have abnormal chromosomes (mitoses) and increased number and invasiveness. There are criteria that are used by pathologists that determine if a tumor meets the criteria of cancer. Thus if the tumor has these cancer or malignant cells , then it is cancer.
Answered 3/24/2014
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