Paraneoplastic Syndromes Effects on the body of an animal caused by the tumor but not due to the physical presence of the tumor. These effects are usually due to substances secreted by the tumor and include effects such as hypercalcemia, anemia, decreased appetite and weight loss. The microscopic evaluation of tumor tissue that has been removed by the surgeon. The original tumor that has developed in a patient. The use of high energy xrays to treat a tumor.
Side effects occur only at the site of radiation and are usually mild.
See web page on Radiation Therapy for a more complete discussion. A malignant tumor of connective or mesenchymal tissue. Stage A numeric way of expressing the extent of a tumor within a patient's body. Tumors are usually staged between 1 and 4 or 5. The higher the stage, the more extensive the tumor.