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What is
cancer subtype
?Pronunciation: /ˈkænsər ˈsəbˌtaɪp/
cancer subtype
Definition
Describes the smaller groups that a type of cancer can be divided into, based on certain characteristics of the cancer cells. These characteristics include how the cancer cells look under a microscope and whether there are certain substances in or on the cells or certain changes to the DNA of the cells. It is important to know the subtype of a cancer in order to plan treatment and determine prognosis.