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Cervical Cancer
A condition in which there is a malignancy in the tissue at the neck of the uterus.
Colorectal Cancer
A condition in which there is a malignancy in the tissue of the colon, the section of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum, and/or the rectum, which extends from the sigmoid flexure to the anus. Colorectal cancers arise from mushroom-shaped growths called polyps which are usually benign but can develop into cancer over time.
Ovarian Cancer
A condition in which there is a malignancy in the ovaries or fallopian tubes.
Skin Cancer
A malignancy that arises on the surface of the body in the form of a small ulcer, pimple or mole. It may be red, brown, black or white according to the type, and may be localized or invade the blood vessels.
The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.
