What does "Cancerous lesion" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
A cancerous lesion is a damaged area of the body where cancer cells have started to grow. These cells multiply faster than normal cells and don't stop growing when they should. This abnormal growth forms a lump or mass, often referred to as a tumor. The term "cancerous lesion" is used by doctors to describe this abnormal growth that can occur anywhere in the body.
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