Question 1

will cancer and tumors hurt?

Accepted Answer

Late: With a few exceptions (vascular leiomyoma, eccrine spiradenoma), tumors / cancers usually cause pain only late in their course when they damage bone or nerve or impinge on important structures. This is what makes them so treacherous.

Question 2

are tumor and cancer the same thing?

Accepted Answer

No: Tumor is a non-specific term for a swelling. Tumor may be benign or malignant. A malignant tumor is cancer.
Examples of benign tumors are fibroids, lipomas, and moles. Malignant tumors, cancers, are like breast or lung cancer.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 3

is there a difference between cancer and tumor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: While cancers are characterized by tumors, not all tumors are cancerous. Tumor derives from the latin for a 'mass' (a 'lump' - not all of which can be felt of course). Tumors are a result of an abnormal growth of cells and can be benign, or essentially only grow in one place and cannot spread. Cancer is when a tumor becomes malignant, or is able to spread and invade other tissues.

Question 4

what`s the difference between cancer and tumor?

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Tumor vs cancer: A tumor is an excessive growth of tissue. It can be benign (not dangerous) or malignant (dangerous because it can spread). Cancer is caused by malignant tumors.

Question 5

what should i say to relative with cancer tumor?

Accepted Answer

Be supportive: Let them know you are there , if needed. Don't be overly inquisitive or pushy, but be ready to listen if they are wishing to discuss their situation. Remember, just because someone has a cancerous tumor it doesn't mean they're at the end of the road. Good luck.

Question 6

is it possible to feel a cancer tumor inside you?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the location and size of cancer. A one cm cancer in the breast is generally palpable. Even smaller cancers of the skin can be felt. However, cancers in most internal organs cannot be felt unless larger than a fist may be not even then, depending on the location and nature of the cancer. Cancers in the subcutaneous lymph nodes can be felt if about 1.0 cm in size.

Question 7

can you tell me about connection to cancer and tumors.?

Accepted Answer

A tumor : ..Is just another word for a lump. Tumors can be benign or malignant. Malignant tumors are also called cancer. By the way, certain benign tumors have the potential to become malignant but not all.

Question 8

what's the difference between cancer, neoplasia and tumor?

Accepted Answer

See below: Cancer is a lay term for malignant tumors
neoplasia is any new growth, benign or malignant.
Tumor means a swelling, from any cause, including benign and malignant tumors. Generally this term is the same as neoplasia.

Question 9

what does benign mean for a tumor? i thought tumors were cancer.

Accepted Answer

Not cancer: Tumor is a general term for a mass or swelling.  Tumors may be benign or malignant.  Benign tumors rarely kill.

Question 10

i want to know what is the difference between a tumor and cancer?

Accepted Answer

See below: Tumor is a general term for a growth that is not supposed to be there. They can be benign ( non-cancerous) and cancerous. Cancerous growths have potential to grow fast and spread to different parts of the body with devastating  consequences.

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