Can Benign Tumors Become Malignant? Specific types of benign tumors can turn into malignant tumors. These are monitored closely and may require surgical removal. For example, colon polyps (another name for an abnormal mass of cells) can become malignant and are therefore usually surgically removed. What are the chances of a benign tumor turning malignant?
What Are Liquid Tumors? Health professionals often refer to leukemia and lymphoma as “liquid tumors”. Also called blood cancers, these cancers can affect the bone marrow, the blood cells and the lymphatic system. What is the difference between a solid tumor and a liquid tumor? Solid tumours refer to a solid mass of cancer cells
What Does A Hard Tumor Feel Like? Cancerous lumps are usually hard, painless and immovable. Cysts or fatty lumps etc are usually slightly softer to touch and can move around. This has come from experience – I found a rubbery, painless moveable lump in my neck which was not cancer. Hope this puts your mind