Tumor promotion

Tumor promotion

Tumor promotion is a process in which existing tumors are stimulated to grow. Tumor promoters are not able to cause tumors to form.

See also

* Tumor initiation

External links

* [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=390316 Tumor promotion] entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms


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