📋Overview
Cancer is a broad group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. It is a legacy term encompassing many distinct types of malignant tumors affecting various tissues and organs. Modern terminology classifies cancer by its tissue of origin and cellular characteristics, such as carcinomas, sarcomas, leukemias, and lymphomas.
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