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Why is endometriosis not considered a cancer?

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Knightdale, NC

After reading so much research, does anyone ever wonder why endometriosis isn’t considered a type of cancer or autoimmune disorder? It has characteristics of both!

January 18
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I call it a benign cancer because it's eating me up inside slowly so what's the difference

January 19 (edited)

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