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De novo
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Definition
In cancer, the first occurrence of cancer in the body.
Solid Tumor definition:
De novo:
1. A new occurrence (as opposed to recurrence)
2. The first occurrence of cancer in the body
3. For colon cancer, de novo (formerly called frank) carcinoma originates in the mucosa of the colon rather than in a polyp
Solid Tumor definition:
De novo:
1. A new occurrence (as opposed to recurrence)
2. The first occurrence of cancer in the body
3. For colon cancer, de novo (formerly called frank) carcinoma originates in the mucosa of the colon rather than in a polyp
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