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Tumours can arise from the cells of nearly all types of body tissue and this diversity of origin is largely responsible for the wide variety of the structural appearances of tumours. This diversity together with the complex and multifaceted nature of ``in vivo'' tumour growth is reflected in the many mathematical and theoretical models which have been proposed in an attempt to describe tumour growth and spread. These models draw on several mathematical disciplines ranging from applied analysis, involving ordinary and partial differential equations, as well as dynamical systems theory, stochastic models and computer simulations. We endeavour to describe the main features of tumour growth and in so doing, to draw attention to recent ideas and developments. In particular we focus on those areas where our understanding is limited and where mathematical modelling is likely to have a significant impact in the future. Included in this article is a fairly comprehensive bibliography which it is hoped will form a useful introduction to those wishing to enter this exciting and challenging field of applied mathematical research. For the entire collection see [Zbl 0845.00057].