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Tumors
A tumor is a lump of tissue that forms from cells dividing uncontrollably,
often caused by cancer. There are two types of tumors: malignant
and benign. When a person
has a cancerous malignant tumor, the cancer is able to spread from its
original location. Unfortunately, a malignant tumor sometimes requires
the amputation of
a limb. This stops the spread of the malignant tumor and can save the
person's life.
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Types of Tumors
Tumors usually occur in the bones, muscle, and skin. Bone tumors are usually
not malignant but can cause problems. These tumors weaken the bone, causing
it break. Other tumors can press against nerves, causing pain. Skin tumors
are abnormal growths of tissue. These may be malignant. Muscle tumors
also may be malignant or benign. These muscle tumors invade muscle cells.
Many of these tumors, such as skin and muscle tumors, are most common
in women and elderly people, although they are also occasionally present
in men and younger people. Tumors are serious conditions that can result
in amputation of a limb or limbs.
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