It's not at all good when your cancer is 'palpable' from the outside. Especially when, as at this stage, they didn't even know where the primary source was. Carcinoma works cunningly from the inside out. Detection and treatment often work more slowly and gropingly, from the outside in.

Summary

This quote resonates with the challenges of detecting and treating cancer. It highlights the fact that when cancer becomes palpable or physically noticeable, it indicates an advanced stage where the disease has progressed significantly. Furthermore, it emphasizes the insidious nature of cancer, which starts internally and gradually manifests externally. The contrast between the gradual external detection and treatment process and the rapid, destructive internal progression draws attention to the importance of early detection and prompt intervention in fighting this cunning disease.

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