Cancer

• What is the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor?

  • Benign tumors are non-cancerous and do not spread to other parts of the body.
  • Malignant tumors are cancerous and can spread to other parts of the body.
• How do the tumor cells in a benign tumor differ from the tumor cells in a malignant tumor?

  Benign tumor cells are more organized and resemble normal cells, while malignant tumor cells are disorganized and grow rapidly
• What is the main characteristic of malignant tumors?

  They grow rapidly and invade nearby tissues
• How do the borders of benign and malignant tumors differ in appearance?

  Benign tumors have a smooth, well-defined border, while malignant tumors have an irregular, poorly defined border
• How do the tumor cells differ between benign and malignant tumors?

  • Benign tumor cells are more organized and resemble normal cells.
  • Malignant tumor cells are disorganized and grow rapidly, invading surrounding tissues.
• What is the key difference in the appearance of benign and malignant tumors?

  • Benign tumors have a smooth, well-defined border.
  • Malignant tumors have an irregular, poorly defined border.
• If a patient has a tumor, how can they determine if it is benign or malignant?

  • Doctors can perform tests like biopsy, imaging scans, and lab tests to determine if a tumor is benign or malignant.
• Can benign tumors spread to other parts of the body?

  No, benign tumors cannot spread
• How do benign tumors affect surrounding tissues compared to malignant tumors?

  Benign tumors push aside tissue, malignant invade
• What is a tumor?

  A mass of cells growing uncontrolled
• What are the key characteristics of malignant tumors?

  • Grow rapidly
  • Invade nearby tissues
  • Spread through blood or lymph (metastasis)
• What is the definition of a tumor?

  • A mass of cells
  • Grows uncontrolled
  • Results from cells multiplying without stopping
• Are benign tumors considered life-threatening?

  They are usually not life-threatening
• What are the key characteristics of benign tumors?

  • Growth: Slow
  • Spread: Does not spread
  • Danger: Usually not life-threatening
  • Removal: Often easily removed
• How can benign tumors be treated?

  They are often easily removed
• Why do tumors form in the body?

  Cells multiply without stopping
• If a patient has a tumor, how can they determine if it is benign or malignant?

  • Doctors can perform tests like biopsy, imaging scans, and lab tests to determine if a tumor is benign or malignant.
• If a patient has a tumor, what type of test could a doctor perform to determine if it is benign or malignant?

  Doctors can perform a biopsy to determine if a tumor is benign or malignant
• How do benign tumors typically grow?

  They usually grow slowly
• How do the tumor cells differ between benign and malignant tumors?

  • Benign tumor cells are more organized and resemble normal cells.
  • Malignant tumor cells are disorganized and grow rapidly, invading surrounding tissues.
• How can you describe the growth of a tumor?

  As a group of cells losing growth control
• What is the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor?

  • Benign tumors are non-cancerous and do not spread to other parts of the body.
  • Malignant tumors are cancerous and can spread to other parts of the body.
• What is the key difference in the appearance of benign and malignant tumors?

  • Benign tumors have a smooth, well-defined border.
  • Malignant tumors have an irregular, poorly defined border.
• What are the normal cells shown in the image?

  Normal cells
• What happens when cancer cells from a lung tumor travel to the brain?

  They can start growing and cause secondary tumors
• What is a benign tumor?

  A growth of cells that stays in one place
• How do malignant tumors differ from benign tumors?

  Malignant tumors invade tissues, benign do not
• What are the normal cells shown in the image?

  Normal cells
• What is metastasis in relation to malignant tumors?

  It is the spread of cancer through blood or lymph
• Do benign tumors spread to other parts of the body?

  No, they do not spread
• What is the danger level of malignant tumors compared to benign tumors?

  Malignant tumors can be life-threatening
• What is the term for the ability of malignant tumors to spread?

  Metastasis
• What is the main difference in growth pattern between benign and malignant tumors?

  Benign tumors are localized, malignant are invasive
• What are the key characteristics that differentiate benign and malignant tumors?

  • Growth Pattern:
  • Benign: Localized, contained
  • Malignant: Invasive, uncontrolled
  • Spread Ability:
  • Benign: Cannot spread
  • Malignant: Can spread (metastasis)
  • Effect on Surroundings:
  • Benign: Pushes aside tissue
  • Malignant: Invades and destroys tissue
  • Danger Level:
  • Benign: Generally not life-threatening
  • Malignant: Can be life-threatening
• If a patient has a tumor, what type of test could a doctor perform to determine if it is benign or malignant?

  Doctors can perform a biopsy to determine if a tumor is benign or malignant
• How are benign tumors visually characterized compared to malignant tumors?

  Benign tumors are clearly bounded
• What happens to tissue when malignant tumors grow?

  They invade and destroy surrounding tissue
• How do the borders of benign and malignant tumors differ in appearance?

  Benign tumors have a smooth, well-defined border, while malignant tumors have an irregular, poorly defined border
• How do the tumor cells in a benign tumor differ from the tumor cells in a malignant tumor?

  Benign tumor cells are more organized and resemble normal cells, while malignant tumor cells are disorganized and grow rapidly
• How do cancer cells behave compared to normal cells?

  Cancer cells ignore growth signals