Benign

Question: What is the difference between a benign and a malignant tumor? 1. Benign tumors do not metastasize; malignant tumors do. 2. Benign tumors are composed of cancer cells; malignant tumors are not. 3. Benign tumors are classified as sarcomas; malignant tumors are leukemias. 4. Benign tumors cannot kill you; malignant tumors can. 5. Benign tumors are not the result of a failure of a cell-cycle control system; malignant tumors are.

Answer: 1- u'r point is right. 2- Benign tumors are not composed of cancer cells, but malignant tumors are composed of cancer cells. 3- no no, only malignant tumors are furthur classified into carcinomas ( derived from epithelial cells) , sarcomas ( derived from connective tissue) , lymphomas n leukemias ( derived from blood n lymphatic tissue). 4- u'r point is right. 5- Both these tumors are result of failure of cell-cycle cotrol.

Question: What is the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor? A) Benign tumors arise by transformation; malignant tumors don't. B) Benign tumors do not metastasize; malignant tumors do. C) Benign tumors metastasize; malignant tumors don't. E) Benign tumors do not arise by transformation; malignant tumors do.

Answer: I'm pretty sure it's B benign tumours are not cancerous where as malignant are and have the ability to "spread" (metastasize)

Question: What is the difference between a benign tumor and a cancerous tumor? What is the difference between a benign tumor and a cancerous tumor? And please don't say that a cancerous tumor has cancerous cells, why are those cells considered cancerous?

Answer: The big difference is whether the cancer will metastasise or not. Metastasis is the spreading of the cancer from its original location to other locations in the body - causing "secondary tumours" elsewhere. A benign tumour can still be life-threatening, depending on its location and size. For example, a non-metastatic tumour in the brain is still going to interfere with brain function, squeezing other bits of the brain, using-up blood and oxygen, etc. The whole benign/malignant thing is why some tumours are considered more "serious" than others. Breast cancer, for example, should on the face of it not be considered too serious: the breast is not a vital organ, so even if there is a large and unsightly tumour there, it shouldn't be life-threatening. But breast cancers are very prone to metastasis - particularly to the lungs. since the lungs *are* a vital organ, cancers there will likely kill you, so breast cancer is taken very seriously. Edit: *all* tumours are cancerous. The distinction you are asking about is between "benign" and "malignant" cancers.

Question: What is my cancer risk after having a benign tumor removed along with the ovary it was on? I had abdominal surgery to remove a benign tumor from one of my ovaries. My doctor said the ovary had to be removed and one of my tubes had to be removed because they were abnormal. I was wondering, with a strong family history of female cancers and having this happen to me what my risk is for getting a female cancer?

Answer: With any surgery no matter how small or intense, there is always a risk. Don't let anyone fool you/ As ar as re,moving a benign tumor. which simply put ,means you don't have cancer. So my question to the doctor is, why is he going to such extremes for something that's not cancer. You need to see another Dr ASAP. It sounds like you're someones experience, I think he did something wrong. Please, go see another docotor about this, someone he doesn't know. this is just too fishy. Let us know how this comes out. and please,don't go back to that doctor, and I use the term loosely God bless

Question: What is a benign breast papilloma with hyperplasia? Mostly what is hyperplasia? I had a core biopsy that read beingn papilloma with hyperplasia. My doctor said I should have the remaining part of the papiloma removed and that the surrouding tissue could have a 3-5% chance of cancer cells and could develop later. I am confused. If the test showed a benign papilloma how could I have a 3-5% chance of still haveing cancer in the surrounding tissue. I feel like i dont understand.

Answer: i no speak engrish! my engrish teacha tell me to practise my engrish on dis web site? i do not knwo. sank you!

Question: I have a benign enlarged prostate. Is there a laser treatment that would shrink an enlarged prostate? This question is basically for Physicians and Surgeons or anyone who has gone through this ailment. I have a benign enlarged prostate. Is there a laser treatment that would shrink the enlarged prostate, without open surgery?

Answer: nope.

Question: Will a nonfunctioning benign tumor on an adrenal gland cause hypertension? Seems like if it's benign and nonfunctioning then it's doing nothing at all.

Answer: It may not be as non-functioning as they think. If they are testing renin and aldosterone, I know that renin is a very fussy test. It has to be spun immediately and frozen right out of the centrifuge to be accurate. I get that test all the time. I get that and another test that is fussy and it is next to impossible to get them done accurately as they degrade quickly in the bin. Try getting the lab tech to spin it fast next time and see how it goes.

Question: What kind of problems can occur from a benign bone tumor in the knee? I know benign means non cancerous, but can the tumor do any harm? Can they damage the bone, or spread?

Answer: Hi, i can imagine that they could do a small bit of harm, but only because they're growing and compressing nerves. See, if nerves are compressed, depending on the amount of pressure it could cause tingling, pain, numbness or even paralysis. Seeming this is a non-cancerous tumor, all the problems would pass as soon as it was removed. So example, if you had a benign tumor in your knee and it made that leg paralyzed, not long after it was removed, the paralysis should go away and you would have your normal leg back and have most or all feeling back. In rare cases you might never get feeling back because the tumor might have done bad damage, but i'm sure in most cases it's removed before that kind of thing happens. Hope i answerd your queuestion :)

Question: If you have already had a benign tumor on your thyroid, what are the chances of getting thyroid cancer? I heard the risk of cancer is higher if you've already had benign tumors. Is there a certain percentage of people who start out with benign tumors and eventually get malignant ones?

Answer: Thyroid cancer is rare to begin with. Benign means that it's not cancerous. So for benign to end up resulting in thyroid cancer is really rare. That being said, most thyroid cancers are "easily" treatable/curable. It's the "best" cancer to get if you have to get cancer. Or at least that's what they tell all of us who go through it. I was diagnosed 6 years ago. I had a lump on my thyroid, I started to have symptoms of hypothyroidism and then the cancer was dianosed within 1-2 months of finding the lump in the first place. I doubt that you'll get thyroid cancer, but it is almost always treatable.

Question: What happens if you leave a benign tumor in your brain? I have a benign tumor in my brain. Should I consider surgery?

Answer: Be guided by your doctor. Benign means that it will not spread to other parts of your body. However, it can still get bigger and cause problems. Sometimes the doctor will suggest another MRI in 3 months to see if it is growing enough to be a worry. If you are already having symptoms they may well suggest surgery straight away. The doctor will explain the need for surgery and the risks involved, and help you to make a wise decision.

Question: What are some cosmetic approaches to masking benign anisocoria? I have has clinical tests on me; all proved that this condition is strictly benign! I want to know what are the cosmetic approaches to masking this defect, preferrablely from an experienced opthamologist or optometerist.

Answer: Talk to your doctor.

Question: Can a mammogram really show whether a lump is benign or not? If a nodule shows up on a routine mammogram but the report says that it is benign, can this be trusted?

Answer: The reports go by appearance, structure and really is only an assumption that a radiologist makes by looking at the results. The only way to tell for sure if the lump is cancerous or not is to have a biopsy done.

Question: How long can a benign brain tumor in the temporal lobe be safely delayed? How long can a person with a benign tumor in the temporal lobe the size of a golf ball be safely delayed? if delayed can someone carry on with their normal life in the mean time?

Answer: Depends on how slow it grows. The slower it grows, the more likely normal function will be maintained.

Question: If someone has a benign bone tumor in their knee, what damage could it still cause? Are these dangerous? Could they cause further problems even though they are benign? Even though benign means non-cancerous, can it still cause any other problems?

Answer: Benign is the cancerous cells build up which the lump can be cut off. If untreated after awhile the cancerous cells can get into the bloodsteam and spread. You want to cut these things off as soon as possible.

Question: What is the ratio of benign to malignant brain tumors? What is the ratio of benign to malignant brain tumors?

Answer: Huge. Most meningiomas are benign and they are the major tumors affecting the brain.

Question: Is it normal to remove a benign supraclavicle lymphnode because of ? I had an enlarged supraclavicular lymphnode above my collarbone. I was on antibiotics for 10 days but lymphnodes stayed the same size. Surgeon did a fine needle aspiration and it came out benign but surgeon still wants to remove it because of my history with breast cancer. Is the right way to proceed?

Answer: if you have a history of cancer a good physician will take any enlarged lymph node seriously. but really, even though this is my field as well, the decision of whether removing the node is 'right" or not must be made by you after discussing with your surgeon why he feels it is necessary, and specifically discuss the risks of the procedure and what the alternative is if you decline to have the surgery now. once you have had this discussion, you can make a truly informed decision much better than you will be able to from talking to folks on here.

Question: Is it common to have pain at the site where a benign breast tumor was removed? 1 1/2 years ago I had a bilateral lumpectomy (both benign). I have had occasional tenderness where the large one was removed but lately it's been very uncomfortable (very painful even with a light touch). I cannot feel another lump there, so just wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Thanks.

Answer: I have the same problem.. My tumor was removed about 5 months ago, and once in a while i just get a severe pain.. Still to this day, i can not lay on my right side ( which was where my tumor was)..

Question: How often are tumors on the pancreas benign? My dad just got news today that he has a tumor on his pancreas. He had been getting pain in his abdominal for a couple months now and recently starting vomiting a lot. I'm hoping that it's benign but I can't seem to find any information that would suggest it to be true. He's only 55 years old. Anyone out there can offer me any hope?

Answer: I am going to be honest with you. There is always hope, but a mass on the pancreas is as you have found out by reading often not the best news as 80-85% of these are not benign There are other things it can be besides aggressive cancer cystic tumors or neoplasms including mucinous cystadenoma and serous cyst adenoma islet cell tumors also called neuroendocrine tumors papillary cystic neoplasms acinar cell tumors of the pancreas However, even in benign tumors there is about a 15% chance that the long term outcome will not be what you would desire. So what can you do. You hope for the best and prepare for the worst. It is all you really can do. I pray that you and your family will get positive news as the diagnostic work continues. If I can be of further help please contact me.

Question: Can you breastfeed if you have a benign tumor in your breast? I have a benign tumor in my breast called a fibroadenoma, and i was wondering if i could breastfeed in the future? I was told they don't go away until after menapause.

Answer: i've had 5 that had to be surgically removed but my doctor never mentioned anything about not being able to breastfeed and my GYN knows about them and knows I breastfeed and she's never said anything. I never directly asked this question but I continue to breastfeed and they're reacurring. I don't see a problem, atleast I hope not lol I never really thought about it.

Question: Can a benign brain tumor biopsy be delayed? If a brain tumor the size of say a grape is found, and they believe it to be benign, can the biopsy be delayed say 3 to 5 months safely and just monitored?

Answer: I wouldn't risk it. They can't know for sure until they biopsy it and it won't be any more appealing to have done in a few months. Wouldn't you rather know for sure now than have that bothering you for the next few months? There's nothing like peace of mind. Good luck!