Tumors | Neoplasm | Malignant Tumors | Benign Tumors
A tumor is generally a solid mass of tissue which forms due to abnormal cells grouping together. Tumors can affect bones, skin, tissue, organs and some other glands.Most tumors are benign which means non cancerous. But still benign tumors also need treatment. Malignant tumors will be life-threatening and it requires cancer treatment. If you have a tumor, it does not mean that you have cancer. Because, many tumors are not cancerous. Tumors can form anywhere in the body. Another word of tumor is Neoplasm Types of tumors A tumor may be: Cancerous : Malignant tumors or cancerous tumors will spread into tissues, glands and other parts of the body. Typically, new tumors are mets or metastases. Malignant tumors can recur after the treatment. These cancerous tumors can be life-threatening. Noncancerous : Benign tumors are usually non cancerous and it is very rare to become life-threatening. These tumors are localized which means it does not spread to other parts of the body. ...