If the tumor cells are not cancerous, then the tumor is benign, while the tumor will be malignant if its cells are cancerous.

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What is a benign tumor?

If a patient is diagnosed with a tumor, the oncologist (cancer doctor) discovers that it is benign or malignant and a treatment plan is developed. Pathologists perform a cell biopsy to detect the type of tumor. The cells are analyzed under a microscope in a biopsy procedure in a scientific laboratory. A tumor is a mass or lump of abnormal calls. If these cells are normal, the tumor will be benign. A benign tumor is less of a concern compared to a malignant one because it does not invade the surrounding tissues unless it puts pressure on nearby nerves, tissues, or vessels to damage them. It remains confined to a place where it starts. In addition to this, it is less likely to recur. If it repeats, it is only on the original site. The cells of the benign tumor are well differentiated and resemble the tissue from which it originated. Benign tumors usually have a slow growth rate, but sometimes they grow fast. Benign pheochromocytomas produce secretions, e.g. Eg Hormones. Chemotherapy is not required for the removal of the benign tumor. It can be removed by surgery because they have clear limits. But sometimes radiation and drugs are needed to eradicate it. Some benign tumors that do not pose any health risk are not required to be treated. This type of tumor can be dangerous if it occurs in the brain and crowds the normal structures of the skull. Sometimes benign tumors press on vital organs and block channels. Intestinal polyps are considered precancerous and become malignant, so they must be surgically removed. Some benign tumors transform into malignant tumor in later stages, so it is necessary to remove them. Adenomatous polyps (also known as adenomas) in the colon are at increased risk of turning into a malignant form. These polyps are removed during a colonoscopy, which is the only treatment. Benign tumors that have the potential to become malignant are called “precancerous” or “dysplastic” tumors. The most common benign tumors are meningiomas (brain and spinal cord), fibromas (connective tissue of organs), adenomas (epithelial tissue of organs), papillomas (breast, skin, cervix and mucous membranes), nevi (moles) , lipomas (adipose tissue). cells), fibroids (muscle tissue), neuromas (nerves), hemangiomas (blood vessels and skin), and osteochondromas (bones). Adenomatous polyps (also known as adenomas) in the colon are at increased risk of turning into a malignant form. These polyps are removed during a colonoscopy, which is the only treatment. Benign tumors that have the potential to become malignant are called “precancerous” or “dysplastic” tumors. The most common benign tumors are meningiomas (brain and spinal cord), fibromas (connective tissue of organs), adenomas (epithelial tissue of organs), papillomas (breast, skin, cervix and mucous membranes), nevi (moles) , lipomas (adipose tissue). cells), fibroids (muscle tissue), neuromas (nerves), hemangiomas (blood vessels and skin), and osteochondromas (bones). Adenomatous polyps (also known as adenomas) in the colon are at increased risk of turning into a malignant form. These polyps are removed during a colonoscopy, which is the only treatment. Benign tumors that have the potential to become malignant are called “precancerous” or “dysplastic” tumors. The most common benign tumors are meningiomas (brain and spinal cord), fibromas (connective tissue of organs), adenomas (epithelial tissue of organs), papillomas (breast, skin, cervix and mucous membranes), nevi (moles) , lipomas (adipose tissue). cells), fibroids (muscle tissue), neuromas (nerves), hemangiomas (blood vessels and skin), and osteochondromas (bones). These polyps are removed during a colonoscopy, which is the only treatment. Benign tumors that have the potential to become malignant are called “precancerous” or “dysplastic” tumors. The most common benign tumors are meningiomas (brain and spinal cord), fibromas (connective tissue of organs), adenomas (epithelial tissue of organs), papillomas (breast, skin, cervix and mucous membranes), nevi (moles) , lipomas (adipose tissue). cells), fibroids (muscle tissue), neuromas (nerves), hemangiomas (blood vessels and skin), and osteochondromas (bones). These polyps are removed during a colonoscopy, which is the only treatment. Benign tumors that have the potential to become malignant are called “precancerous” or “dysplastic” tumors. The most common benign tumors are meningiomas (brain and spinal cord), fibromas (connective tissue of organs), adenomas (epithelial tissue of organs), papillomas (breast, skin, cervix and mucous membranes), nevi (moles) , lipomas (adipose tissue). cells), fibroids (muscle tissue), neuromas (nerves), hemangiomas (blood vessels and skin), and osteochondromas (bones). The most common benign tumors are meningiomas (brain and spinal cord), fibromas (connective tissue of organs), adenomas (epithelial tissue of organs), papillomas (breast, skin, cervix and mucous membranes), nevi (moles) , lipomas (adipose tissue). cells), fibroids (muscle tissue), neuromas (nerves), hemangiomas (blood vessels and skin), and osteochondromas (bones). The most common benign tumors are meningiomas (brain and spinal cord), fibromas (connective tissue of organs), adenomas (epithelial tissue of organs), papillomas (breast, skin, cervix and mucous membranes), nevi (moles) , lipomas (adipose tissue). cells), fibroids (muscle tissue), neuromas (nerves), hemangiomas (blood vessels and skin), and osteochondromas (bones).

What is a malignant tumor?

A malignant tumor is made up of cancer cells and invades surrounding tissues. Malignant tumors grow rapidly and attack nearby tissues, but some tumors have a slow growth rate. These tumors use the bloodstream, circulatory system, and lymphatic system to grow in other areas and tissues. Growth in other areas is called metastasis. Breast cancer begins in the tissues of the breast and spreads to the lymph nodes in the armpit and is not treated at an early stage. Once breast cancer reaches the lymph nodes, the cancer cells can travel to other regions of the body, for example, the bones or the liver. Cancer cells often have abnormal cells, chromosomes, and DNA, making their nuclei darker and larger. They also tend to have different shapes than normal cells. This is how they can be recognized. But sometimes, the difference is subtle. The malignant cells secrete secretions that cause effects throughout the body such as weight loss and fatigue. This phenomenon is called paraneoplastic syndrome. Malignant tumors require chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and sometimes immunotherapy for their treatment. A malignant tumor can arise anywhere in the body, including the breasts, intestines, reproductive organs, lungs, skin, and blood. Several causes of malignant tumors include obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking, poor diet, exposure to heavy metals, environmental pollution, lack of physical activity, and household toxins. There are almost 200 different types of cancers that affect the human body. The most common types of malignant tumors are sarcomas (connective tissues such as muscles, tendons, fat, and cartilage) and carcinomas (organs and gland tissues).

• Benign means non-cancerous.
• Malignant means cancerous.
• The word malignant is derived from the French
• The word malignant is derived from the Latin word meaning “evil.”
• Benign tumors are delimited by a protective sac (connective tissues) that restricts their growth.
• Malignant tumors are not surrounded by a protective sac that is the result of immunity.
• Benign tumors are less resistant to treatment.
• Malignant tumors are more resistant to treatment.
• The benign tumor causes 13,000 deaths a year in the United States.
• The malignant tumor causes 500,000 deaths a year in the United States.