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What Percent Of Bone Tumors Are Benign?

January 24, 2024 by Rebecca Patel

What Percent Of Bone Tumors Are Benign? Benign tumors are more common than malignant ones. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the most common type of benign bone tumor is an osteochondroma. This type accounts for between 35 and 40 percent of all benign bone tumors. Is the most common benign bone

What Happens After A Cancerous Tumor Is Removed?

January 24, 2024 by Diane Mitchell

What Happens After A Cancerous Tumor Is Removed? After a tumor is removed, surgeons check to make sure they have left a “negative margin” of healthy tissue all the way around the tumor. If no cancerous tissue can be seen growing through this margin, they can say that they have successfully removed all detectable cancer