Question 1

now 72 days late, at home test was neg. could it be wrong or is this a sign my fibroid tumor is growing. i feel flutters behind/under belly button.?

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See below: Time to see your doctor.  You need to be thoroughly evaluated to find out what's going on and what can be done for you.

Question 2

whats a tumor?

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Tumor definition: Tumors are growths of tissue - like fat or epithelial lining cells that grow uncontrollably and can be hadmless if benign or dangerous if malignant like a colon or breast cancer. Your doctor will perform a biopsy and send the tissue to a pathologist who can diagnose the tumor and recommend curative or palliative follow up.

Question 3

what's a sudo tumor?

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Pseudotumor cerebri : From the mayo clinic
pseudotumor cerebri (soo-doh-too-mur ser-uh-bry) occurs when the pressure inside your skull (intracranial pressure) increases for no obvious reason. Symptoms mimic those of a brain tumor, but no tumor is present. Pseudotumor cerebri can occur in children and adults, but it's most common in obese women of childbearing age.

Question 4

fatty tumors painful?

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Lipomas: Generally lipomas are painless.  It's possible that depending on where they are or how big they re, they could give you pain however.

Question 5

what's a tumor board do?

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Review and discuss: Tumor boards are part of certified cancer programs all over the country. They usually have the surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists present. Also primary docs, pathologists, and other specialists are present. Nuses, palliative care teams and other support members are there. A  patient  ' s case is discussed from top to bottom, and a treatment plan is made with input from this team.

Question 6

what are recurrent tumors?

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Treated / back now : Once treated and in remission for a period of time, but found to have come back.  Typically a biopsy is performed to document recurrence.

Question 7

how long can a tumor last?

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For life: With few exceptions, real tumors do not go away. A malignant tumor / cancer will always progress and if not treated will eventually kill the person who has it.

Question 8

what is an essential tumor?

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Not sure: I have never heard of that.... Do you mean essential tremor?

Question 9

are fatty tumors dangerous ?

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Common fatty tumor: is lipoma  ,is benign tumor  not dangerous , the malignant type is liposarcoma is dangerous, fortunately not common.

Question 10

what is borderline tumor 2c?

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Need more detail: 2c is a staging parameter used for several cancers and we need more details to answer.

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