The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

(1) “Benign tumor” means any nonmalignant neoplasm, regardless of the tissue of origin, that appears on the American College of Surgeons most recently published annual list of reportable cancers and benign tumors.

(2) “Cancer” means any malignant neoplasm, regardless of the tissue of origin, that appears on the American College of Surgeons most recently published annual list of reportable cancers and benign tumors.

(3) “Department” means the State of Delaware Department of Health and Social Services.

62 Del. Laws, c. 334, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 391, § ?1;