New tumor

What does "New tumor" 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.

Explanation

A "new tumor" in medicine refers to the growth of abnormal cells in a part of the body where they were not previously found. This growth can be either benign, meaning it's not harmful, or malignant, which means it's cancerous and can spread to other parts of the body. The term "new tumor" is often used when a person who has been treated for cancer develops a tumor in a different area. This is not the same as a recurrence, which is when cancer comes back in the same place it was originally found.

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