An abnormal mass that grows in the beta cells of the pancreas that make insulin. Beta cell tumors of the pancreas are usually benign (not cancer). They secrete … [Read more...]
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benign tumor
A growth that is not cancer. It does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body. … [Read more...]
autologous tumor cell
A cancer cell from an individual's own tumor. … [Read more...]
atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor
An aggressive cancer of the central nervous system, kidney, or liver that occurs in very young children. Also called AT/RT and ATT/RHT. … [Read more...]
antitumor
Having to do with stopping abnormal cell growth. … [Read more...]
antitumor antibiotic
A type of anticancer drug that blocks cell growth by interfering with DNA, the genetic material in cells. Also called anticancer antibiotic and antineoplastic … [Read more...]
endocrine-inactive tumor
A tumor that is found in endocrine tissue but does not make extra hormones. Endocrine-inactive tumors usually do not cause symptoms until they grow large or … [Read more...]
embryonal tumor
A mass of rapidly growing cells that begins in embryonic (fetal) tissue. Embryonal tumors may be benign or malignant, and include neuroblastomas and Wilms … [Read more...]
desmoplastic small round cell tumor
A rare, aggressive cancer that usually affects young males and usually is located in the abdomen. … [Read more...]
desmoid tumor
A tumor of the tissue that surrounds muscles, usually in the abdomen. A desmoid tumor rarely metastasizes (spreads to other parts of the body). It may be called … [Read more...]