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How do a cancerous tumor and a malignant tumor differ?

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One and the Same: A "tumor" is simply a growth; they can be benign (incapable of distant spread) or malignant. Stated another way, a malignant tumor is a cancer.

Dr Hoepfner and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 8/14/2013

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