In this series, our patient advocates will discuss the significance of common medical terms.
This week, Karen Selby, R. N. and patient advocate, is the difference between benign and malignant tumors
This week, Karen Selby, R. N. and patient advocate, is the difference between benign and malignant tumors
Transcript :.
"Hi. My name is Karen Selby, a patient and family nurse lawyer mesothelioma Centre Asbestos.com. Welcome to" What does it really mean? "
in this series, we will break the meaning of common medical terminology. Today I will discuss the difference between a benign and malignant tumor.
a benign tumor does not ability to spread to other organs and is noncancerous. for example, a mole or birthmark would be considered a benign tumor. a malignant tumor has the ability to spread and invade other organs through rivers and lymph nodes and blood if not caught early enough can be fatal.
Now you know the difference between a benign and malignant tumor. thank you for viewing and stay in tuned for next time. "
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"Hi. My name is Karen Selby, a patient and family nurse lawyer mesothelioma Centre Asbestos.com. Welcome to" What does it really mean? "
in this series, we will break the meaning of common medical terminology. Today I will discuss the difference between a benign and malignant tumor.
a benign tumor does not ability to spread to other organs and is noncancerous. for example, a mole or birthmark would be considered a benign tumor. a malignant tumor has the ability to spread and invade other organs through rivers and lymph nodes and blood if not caught early enough can be fatal.
Now you know the difference between a benign and malignant tumor. thank you for viewing and stay in tuned for next time. "
