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ContentsI. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. Definition II. PATIENT EXPERIENCES: |
General Information
Definition
Neoplasms are broadly defined as "any new abnormal growth of cells, forming either a harmless (benign) tumour or a malignant one." [1]
List of diseases in this category
- Malignant neoplasms
- In situ neoplasms
- Benign neoplasms
- Neoplasms of uncertain or unknown behaviour
Resources
Organizations and associations:
Canadian Virtual Health Library
http://cvhl.ca/en/category/broad-subjects/diseases/neoplasms
The CVHL offers a comprehensive list of provincial and national resources for neoplasms, including ongoing studies, support groups, and reliable sources of information.
References
[1] "Neoplasm." A Dictionary of Biology. Elizabeth Martin and Robert Hine. Oxford University Press, 2008.