A 35-year-old member asked:
please tell me, are benign tumors malignant when they are growing?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Sewa Legha answered
50 years experience Medical Oncology
Yes and no: Benign tumors typically do not change much(grow very slowly). Any tumor that is growing can be a cancer. So you should get a medical examination to find out what you have. A biopsy is required to find out if it is benign or a cancerous tumor.
Answered on Oct 16, 2016
Dr. Michael Gabor answered
33 years experience Diagnostic Radiology
Benign tumors: Benign tumors can and do grow, and some benign tumors have potential to become malignant. Just because a benign tumor is growing doesn't mean it is malignant. However, best to see your doctor to figure out whether a tumor is benign or malignant.
Answered on Aug 12, 2015
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Dr. Lee Pederson answered
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No: Small tumors can be malignant, and tend to grow and spread if left untreated. Benign tumors can also grow, and somtimes get big because of lack of sym ... Read More
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Dr. Devon Webster answered
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Biopsy: A biopsy is the only way to tell if a tumor is malignant. A pathologist will examine the cells under the microscope and decide.
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Dr. Marguerite Barnett answered
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H&P important: A lot depends on the location of the tumor, the age of the patient and other factors like how it feels. This is what is called the history and physic ... Read More
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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered
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Size and feature: Tumors > 6 CM are high risk for malignancy. Tumors 4-6 CM are in the gray zone (you need to look at other fearues as well). Tumors < 4 CM are less l ... Read More
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