Tumor
Alternate Names : Mass, Neoplasm
Tumor Prognosis (Expectations)
The outlook varies widely among different types of tumor. If the tumor is benign, the prognosis is generally very good. There are some instances where a benign tumor can cause significant problems, however (e.g., in the brain).
If the tumor is malignant, the outcome varies depending on the stage of the tumor at diagnosis. Some cancers can be cured. Some that are not curable can still be treated and patients can live for many years with the cancer. Still other tumors are rapidly fatal.
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