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xroflmao

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on: Jul 12, 2018
Tom has a grade 2, stage T2 N3, M1 sarcoma. What does this mean?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Discuss the implications if Beth has a grade 2, benign tumor located on her inner ear.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


johnpizzaz

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Tom's tumor is made up of cells that are moderately differentiated. It is of medium-small size, has spread into his lymph nodes, and has begun to spread throughout his body. It began somewhere in his muscles, bones, fat, or other connective or supporting tissue.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: She has a medium to small mass of cells that are not cancerous, but are located in her head, which could bring about problems such as pressure or pain, or could disrupt her hearing.


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