Medical Cancer: Time Frame of Cell Division?

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A user shares concerns about their grandmother potentially having cancer, noting that she will travel to the US for a biopsy due to inadequate medical facilities in her home country. The grandmother's doctor has identified a growth on her face that has increased in size, raising fears of malignancy. The discussion highlights the importance of early detection for better outcomes and raises questions about the time frame for cancer cell division, acknowledging that it varies by individual and cancer type.
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Hey all,

It seems that my grandmother may have cancer :frown: We don't know for sure as yet. Because of the poor medical facilities in her country, she will be coming to the US for a biopsy in a few weeks time. My grandma went to a doctor becuase there was a little growth on her face that has increased in size for no reason (its been there for a while). So he is fearing that it may be malignant and recommended a biopsy. So my question is, what's the time frame for this cell division? I mean does happen exponentially or slowly over a period of time?
 
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It varies from person to person and cancer types. Early detection, is always the best outcome. I wish her the best.
 

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