Cancer: Time Frame of Cell Division?

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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 because 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.