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Featured: Tumor (Grade) Main ArticleTumor grade is a system used to classify cancer cells in how likely the tumor is to grow, and how abnormal they look under a microscope. Tumor grade is not the same as tumor stage. A biopsy is taken to determine if the tumor is benign (non cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Local Resources - Find a local Doctor in your town
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