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What types of tumors exist?

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GaleEncyofMedicine

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14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Tumors are of two types, benign or malignant. A benign tumor is not considered cancer. It is slow growing, does not spread or invade surrounding tissue, and once it is removed, doesn't usually recur. A malignant tumor, on the other hand.

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