What are the key differences between benign and malignant tumors?

Benign tumors

Don’t invade nearby tissue

Malignant tumors

Able to invade nearby tissue

Benign tumors

Can’t spread to other parts of the body

Malignant tumors

Can shed cells that travel through the blood or lymphatic system to other parts of the body to form new tumors

Benign tumors

Normally don’t return after they’re removed

Malignant tumors

Can return after being removed

Benign tumors

Usually have a smooth, regular shape

Malignant tumors

May have an uneven shape

Benign tumors

Often move around if you push on them

Malignant tumors

Don’t move around when you push on them

Benign tumors

Typically not life-threatening

Malignant tumors

be life-threatening

Benign tumors

May or may not need treatment

Malignant tumors

Require treatment

Hope so it might help you.

The key points for Bengin Tumor are:

1. Don’t invade nearby tissue
2. Can’t spread to other parts of the body
3. Normally don’t return after they’re removed
4. Usually have a smooth, regular shape
5. Often move around if you push on them
6. Typically not life-threatening
7. May or may not need treatment

The key points for Malignant Tumors are:

1. Able to invade nearby tissue
2. Can shed cells that travel through the blood or lymphatic system to other parts of the body to form new tumors
3. Can return after being removed
4. May have an uneven shape
5. Don’t move around when you push on them
6. Can be life-threatening
7. Require treatment

I hope this helps you!