it isn't possible. The tumor is either benign or malignant. They are opposites. Saying a tumor can be both is like saying a daisy can sometimes be a rose and a daisy at the same time.

I am not sure of your terminology. I have diagnosed tumors from dogs that were fibrosarcomas. They have spindle cells.

You were very ill in 2004! It is good that you got diagnosed and treated appropriately at that time. Now it seems that you are wondering what is going on now, with the weight gain and the short...

A lipoma is a non-cancerous deposit of fat tissue under the skin. It's not exactly clear what causes them, but genetics and prior injury (in some cases) seem to be involved. They are very...

Of course it is just protocol. There might be something else he/she would want to discuss with regarding the biopsy findings. One should take someone with them to sit in with the patient and the do...

from what I've read, part of what makes it *partial* is that the cervix is NOT removed. from my understanding, this is generally seen as a positive thing, that while the tests and theoreti...

Yes, I have seen many patients with large benign pituitary tumours who have had them removed and been fine. They can often cause problems by pressing on the Optic Chiasm (Where your optic nerves jo...

A benign liver hemangioma is a rather common accidental finding. Often they cause no symptoms and do not need treatment unless they are very large. It sounds like her Dr is doing all the right thin...

No one can and will take upon him or herself such a risk as advising you to take or not to take b/c. I suggest you read some of these sites: ...

I know the struggle you are dealing with. It took 7 years before my son could get disability. It still doesn't give him much to live on but at least it is a steady income. We had to get lette...

The doctor should biopsy the tumor and send it to a lab that will be able to tell if it is malignant or benign. If the doctor doesn't offer to do this, find another doctor.

Best thing to do is talk it over with your doctor. Stop drinking caffeine if you are now. Caffeine can cause cystic breast. It was the first thing I was told to stop after being diagnosed with brea...

I'm not sure, but www.mayoclinic.com has info on treatments...might try there? I hope all turns out well.

There can be different reasons for an elevated PSA level, including prostate cancer, benign prostate enlargement, inflammation, infection, age, and race. It is easy for me to sit here and say don&...

I wouldn't stress it, and if you are going to stress it, the only person who will truly be able to put your mind at ease is a doctor. But yes, tumors are TYPICALLY rock hard and in place. H...