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What is meant by an 'aggressive' cancer (testicular cancer)?
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Rapid growth: Usually means may increase in size rapidly or spread to lymph nodes or other organs. This factor alone may be the cause of pain.
Answered 5/8/2013
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Severe: Agressive typically refers to a cancer which spreads quickly or is difficult to treat. The symptoms will differ based on where the cancer spreads as well as the treatments given.
Answered 8/6/2018
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