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Differentiate between carcinomas and sarcomas.

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CARCINOMA SARCOMA
1) Cancer that originates in the epithelial tissues (lining of the internal organs and body surfaces) are called Carcinoma. 1) Cancer that originates in the connective tissues (bone, blood etc) are called sarcoma.
2) For example, lung cancer, colon cancer etc. 2) For example, blood cancer, bone cancer (osteosarcoma) etc.

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