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Could you tell me what happens if a cancerous tumor goes untreated for years?

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Cancer growth: Slow growing cancers can do little damage over short periods even without treatment but eventually can kill if given enough time . Aggressive cancers can do enough damage in a short period therefore treatment should be offered.

Answered 12/31/2016

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Could you tell me what happens if a cancerous tumor goes untreated for years?

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