Neoplasia: Diagnosis & Staging

Question 1

how can cancer present

Answer 1

1. superficial lump/mass which can be small and innocuous or large and obvious
2. lesion may look ulcerated or inflammatory
3. non-specific clinical signs as a direct physical effect of hidden internal tumour
4. vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, weight loss/wasting, destruction of tissue, obstruction/malabsorption
5. other medical signs as an indirect effect of tumour (hematological abnormalities)