Question 1

how does a cancerous tumor feel like?

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Unclear question: Most cancerous tissues feel hard on palpation.

Question 2

how are a cancerous tumor and metastasis different?

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Cancer & metastasis: Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. When these cancer cells spread beyond the primary organ- we call this metastasis.

Question 3

can a cancerous tumor on the testicle stay the same size always?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy: Most of cancers tend to grow overtime, but sometimes this enlargement can be small enough to be unnoticeable by the patient, but danger enough to spread to other sites of the body (metastasis) or grow to inside. That's why a full clinical exam should be performed to discard a possible malignancy, if it is suspected. Don't hesitate in ask to your doctor ASAP if you suspect something is wrong.

Question 4

i had a cancerous tumor in my colon that was removed, is this common?

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Yes: treatment for colon cancer is removal unless the tumor has spread beyond the colon. Apparently your had not and so it was removed

Question 5

should i be taking dutasteride when i have a cancerous tumor in prostrate?

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: Only your Urologist and/or Oncologist can answer this.  Please discuss. Ask how aggressive do they think you tumor is? Did it pop up while you were on it?   Do tests suggest it is testosterone dependent? Good luck. Complex issues.

Question 6

can you explain if it's possible to cut the v2 nerve in the face to remove a cancerous tumor?

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Malignant nerve: Yes you can cut and remove a portion of v2 branch of the trigeminal nerve in the case of a cancerous lesion. The cutting of the nerve will leave facial numbness in the cheek region on the affected side.

Question 7

fatty tissue or cancerous tumor, how to tell?

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Biopsy: Fatty tissue in the form of a lipoma becomes suspiciaous for malignancy when it grows and reachs over 10 cm.  With large fatty tumors, total excision is required for diagnosis since part of the tumor can be benign and part malignant.  A sample biopsy can prove to be wrong.

Question 8

how do a cancerous tumor and a malignant tumor differ?

Accepted Answer

One and the Same: A "tumor" is simply a growth; they can be benign (incapable of distant spread) or malignant. Stated another way, a malignant tumor is a cancer.

Question 9

how fast does a rhabdomyosarcoma cancerous tumor grow?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Depends on the situation and patient age.  Some can grow very rapidly, but not all.

Question 10

what can i do so my inoperable cancerous tumor is removed?

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Where is Ur Cancer?: Inoperable means the tumor is too advanced to remove or to be beneficial to get it removed. Depending on the organ where the tumor started, systemic chemotherapy may be the next best option to shrink the tumor. This may make it operable. Your Oncologist can guide you further. You should go see a medical oncologist besides your surgeon.

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