Cancer
Alternate Names : Carcinoma, Malignant Tumor
Definition
Cancer involves the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that have mutated from normal tissues. This growth can kill when these cells prevent normal function of vital organs or spread throughout the body, damaging essential systems.
Pictures & Images
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Hepatocellular Cancer, CT Scan
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Lung Cancer, Frontal Chest X-Ray
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Lymphoma, Malignant - CT Scan
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Pancreatic Cancer, CT Scan
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Stomach Cancer, X-Ray
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Skin Cancer, Melanoma - Flat, Brown Lesion
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Adenocarcinoma - Chest X-Ray
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Skin Cancer, Melanoma - Raised, Dark Lesion
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Secondhand Smoke and Lung Cancer
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Skin Cancer, Basal Cell Carcinoma - Nose
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Skin Cancer, Basal Cell Carcinoma - Pigmented
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Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell - Close-Up
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Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell on the Hands
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Skin Cancer, Close-Up of Lentigo Maligna Melanoma
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Skin Cancer, Close-Up of Level III Melanoma
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Ovarian Cancer Metastasis
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