Neoplasms


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 Contents

 I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

      1. Definition
      2. List of diseases in this category
      3. Resources        
          3.1.  Organizations and associations
      4. References

 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.