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Active Malignancy

Meaning

Active malignancy refers to the clinical presence of a cancer that is currently growing, spreading, or requires ongoing therapeutic intervention. This state signifies a progressive neoplastic disease burden within the body’s tissues, demanding immediate clinical attention. Recognizing this status is critical because it represents a significant contraindication or factor in the risk-benefit assessment for many hormonal therapies. Exogenous hormones could potentially stimulate the growth of certain hormone-sensitive tumors.