is a sarcoma an fast growing tumor and a carcinoid a slow growing one?

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Are carcinoid tumors linked to asbestos?

Answer 1

Not necessarily.: There is a huge variability within sarcomas and within carcinoids. Within sarcomas there are some very aggressive varieties, and some very slow growing ones. The same is true for carcinoid. So unfortunately you can't make that generalization without knowing some more information.

Answer 2

It is different: Sarcoma is a soft tissue/bone cancer; carcinoid is a neuroendocrine tumor. They both are completely different disease. Soft tissue sarcomas grow at various rates depending on the aggressiveness of the - could be presented with as fast growing tumor or slower growing process.Same thing with carcinoid- it can be presented as a slow growing tumor or more agressive one in high grade carcinoid.

Answer 3

Yes.: Both benign and malignant tumors can develop within the gallbladder. A tumor is often found as a polyp on ultrasound; although an overwhelming majority are benign, we recommend removing the gallbladder if the polyp is 1 CM or larger. Cancers typically present incidently during gallbladder removal or at advanced states, due to their propensity to spread to the liver.

Answer 4

Depends: On your symptoms. Tumors of the gallbladder do occur, although they are relatively rare.

Answer 5

MRI or CT: These a days, brain mri's and ct's are the primary method of diagnosing brain tumors. These are prompted after the patient has a neurologic symptom or an un-relenting headache.

Answer 6

Imaging, biopsy: In general, while symptoms are non-specific (headaches, changes in vision, changes in perception), imaging studies are able to identify abnormalities very well. Once an area of abnormality is defined, a biospy is performed (usually by a neurosurgeon), which a pathologist then studies, and gives a diagnosis.

Answer 7

It's site of origin: Most common cancers we find in brain comes from other than brain origin, hence metastatic. For example breast cancer, or melanoma, or renal cell cancer metastasis to brain. Primary brain tumor: it's origin is brain. It comes in different grades. Typically low, intermediate, high grades. Depending on histology (how they look under microscope), we separate them into different families.

Answer 8

See below: Primary brain tumors arise in the brain. Metastatic brain tumors originate in another organ--such as breast cancer or melanoma, and spread to the brain.

Answer 9

Yes: Biopsy allows the pathologist to see the actual tissue under microscope to identify the presence of cancer cells. Without the tissue biopsy you can not be sure enough to start any treatment.

Answer 10

Your seemingly: Simple question is a bit vague. If the "tumor" was a fibroid of the uterus, likely not. You should ask about a tumor from a specific location, and what symptoms called it to attention. All 'tumors' suspicious for cancer need to be biopsied.

Answer 11

Insurance covers: Get seen by your primary doctor and she will order to proper test (e.g. Mri, ct) for you. If medically indicated tests are 'covered' under medicaid.

Answer 12

Probably about $1000: The single best test for a possible brain tumor, if it is clinically reasonable, is an MRI of the head. The average cost for this is likely around $1000, but some facilities will have lower prices for medicaid patients. You should understand that brain tumors are uncommon in 20 year old people and are rarely self-diagnosed. See your doctor about your problems for a reasonable diagnosis.

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