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If the tumor is benign (meaning it has no potential to spread) and is located in a "safe" area where it will not cause symptoms or affect the function of the organ, sometimes no treatment is needed.
Sometimes benign tumors may be removed for cosmetic reasons, however. Benign tumors of the brain may be removed because of their location or harmful effect on the surrounding normal brain tissue.
If a tumor is cancerous, possible treatments include:
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation
- Surgery
- A combination of these methods
Most patients with primary malignant brain tumors are treated with surgical removal, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, as an addition to other treatments, increases the length and quality of life for such patients.
The treatment of malignant brain tumors is a multidisciplinary task and is best accomplished in centers that have a variety of treatment options available. Factors considered in developing a treatment plan include type and location of the tumor, symptoms, general condition of the patient, and, for metastatic brain tumors, the degree of control of the primary tumor and any metastases into other parts of the body. Your physician will discuss with you the appropriate treatments and possible side effects.
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Does The term benign means a tumor is malignant.?
no
What is a non benign tumor?
Its a malignant tumor.
Can a benign tumor spread to a lymph node?
A benign tumor does not spread. If a tumor spreads, it is malignant.
What type of tumor is more harmful- a benign or a malignant one and what is the difference?
A malignant tumor is cancerous and is likely to be more harmful than a benign tumor.
What is the worst malignant or benign cancer?
If you mean, "What is the worst : malignant or benign cancer?" the answer is Malignant. If a person has a tumor for instance, in the benign state it is virtually harmless, it means that the tumor would not be cancerous, but, when a tumor is malignant that means cancer has developed and is spreading to other parts/cells in the body.Hope that helps!
Fibromyxosarcoma is it benign or malignant?
it is a lowgrade malign tumor , even said a benign tumor. That was the answer i got from my doctor .
What is a mass of cells that can be malignant or benign?
It is called a tumor.
What is a tumor that doesnt matastasize called?
A benign tumor. Malignant tumors metastasize.
What is another word for tumor?
If it is not known whether a tumor is benign or malignant, it is sometimes referred to as as "mass".
Is intracystic papillary breast tumor considered cancer?
if it is malignant, it is, benign, no.
How serious is a 6cm mass in colon?
The size of the tumor is less important than whether or not it is benign or malignant. A 6cm tumor in the colon can cause obstruction however regardless of whether or not it is benign or malignant.
Is myosarcoma a benign tumor derived from muscle tissue?
No it is not. Myosarcoma is a malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue.
