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Tumors are caused from mutated cells. Every day you're cells divide and replicate themselves and occasionally cells come out mutated. Some of those mutations can lead to tumors or cancer.
Because rats and mice are used so much for lab experiments, they have been bred in a way that now makes them more susceptible to get tumors (maybe their bodies produce more mutated cells or their bodies aren't able to get rid of them quick enough, etc.). The tumors are often non-life threatening (benign, non cancerous), but if not taken care of they will grow larger.
I've owned five rats and one of them got a tumor. I chose not to get her operated on, it was a benign tumor, but it did get larger, much much larger. It was under one of her arms and she could still get around okay. She lived to be about 3 years old and in the end it was almost as big as she was...
If you have a rat with a tumor and you can afford the operation, I would recommend getting it removed because the rat's going to be with you for a few years and it will make his/her life easier.
What else can I help you with?
Can hamsters get tumours?
yes
What has the author Edgar Hartley Kettle written?
Edgar Hartley Kettle has written: 'The pathology of tumours' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Tumours
What causes tumours on the foot?
you being ugly
What is an antitumor?
An antitumor is a substance which inhibits tumours.
Can stem cells cause tumours?
yes
What has the author George Lumb written?
George Lumb has written: 'Tumours of lymphoid tissue' -- subject(s): Tumors, Lymphatics 'Tumours of the lymphoid tissue'
What is a encapsulated liver tumor?
benign tumours are encapsulated
What is an antioncogene?
An antioncogene is a gene which suppresses the formation of tumours.
What type of doctor diagnoses tumors?
An 'Oncologist' specializes in tumours.
What is antineoplastic?
An antineoplastic is an agent used in chemotherapy which inhibits the development of tumours.
How many people have multiple brain tumours?
9,043,675,128 people. (in Albuquerque)
Cancer diagnosis of Brain Cancer?
There are 2 different categories of brain tumours - primary brain tumours and secondary brain tumours.Depending on the type and location of the brain tumour some of the symptoms may be:NauseaVomitingSeizuresMemory lossHeadachesVision changesDifficulty walkingChange in personalityLoss of feeling in limbs or weaknessUnusual eye movementIf you have any of these symptoms you should have them checked by your doctor - but remember they are common to other illnesses too.For more straightforward information on brain tumours, visit: http://www.nowwhat.org.au/info/cancer-types/brain-tumours
