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Cancer Health Center

Glossary Terms for Cancer

A diagnosis of cancer often means we are instantly swept up into a whirlwind of confusing new terms and words that are hard to understand. But you can use the following glossary to help you navigate through the rough seas and make it easier to talk to your doctor – and follow his or her advice.
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