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Are Uterine Fibroid Tumors Cancerous?

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Updated July 07, 2004

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Question: Are Uterine Fibroid Tumors Cancerous?
Answer: Fibroids are the most frequently diagnosed tumor of the female pelvis. It is important to know that these are benign tumors. They are not associated with cancer, they virtually never develop into cancer, and they do not increase a woman's risk for uterine cancer.

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