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A malignant tumor that arises from epithelial cells, which line the internal and external surfaces of the body. Carcinomas are most commonly found in the lining of body organs, such as the breast, prostate, lung, stomach, or bowel. Most human cancers are carcinomas.

See Also Carcinoma of Unknown Primary

Kate Kretschmann

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Kate Kretschmann, The Gale Group Inc., Gale, Detroit, 2002

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Abdominal Pain Back Pain Blood In Stool Chest Pain Cough Dark Urine Diarrhea Dizziness Fatigue Fever Frequent Urination	Gas Headache Joint Pain Loss of Appetite Low Grade Fever Nausea Rash Swollen Feet Vaginal Discharge Vertigo