A key prognostic factor. The more poorly differentiated the cells and the more
extensive the degree of lymphatic or vascular invasion, the worse the disease
responds to therapy both long and short term.
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Differentiation of cells (or lack of same)
, based on architectural pattern of cancer involvement. Primary and secondary score
are made and can add up to a total of 10
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Gleason Score
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasias - syndromes with multiple glandular involvement
divided into separate entities.
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MEN
Hormone produced by gestational trophoblastic tumors, germ cell tumors.
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HCG
Leading cause of cancer death in both men and women.
More Americans die of lung cancer than of colorectal, prostate and breast cancer
combined.
90% of people with lung cancer of any histological type are current or former
smokers.
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