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Cancer of the heart. Heart cancer is very rare and develops in the tissues of the heart. It is also known as a cardiac sarcoma or an angiosarcoma. The general belief is that cells that divide regularly (tissues that are constantly regenerating such as the skin and bones) are more likely to develop cancer than heart tissue who's cells generally don't divide at all. ...more »
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