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Phyllodes tumors

... Phyllodes tumors (even benign ones) can ... the mass and a 1 to 2 cm (about
½ to ¾ inch) area of normal breast tissue from around the tumor. ...

http://www.cancer.org/healthy/findcancerearly/womenshealth/non-cancerousbreastconditions/non-cancerous-breast-conditions-phyllodes-tumors

What is cancer?

... In most cases the cancer cells form a tumor. ... Not all tumors are
cancerous. Tumors that aren't cancer are called benign. ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/braincnstumorsinchildren/detailedguide/brain-and-spinal-cord-tumors-in-children-what-is-cancer

What is cancer?

... In most cases the cancer cells form a tumor. Some cancers, like leukemia,
rarely form tumors. ... Tumors that aren't cancer are called benign. ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/braincnstumorsinadults/detailedguide/brain-and-spinal-cord-tumors-in-adults-what-is-cancer

What is a soft tissue sarcoma?

... Fibromatosis is the name given to fibrous tissue tumor with features in between
fibrosarcoma and benign tumors such as fibromas and superficial ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/sarcoma-adultsofttissuecancer/detailedguide/sarcoma-adult-soft-tissue-cancer-soft-tissue-sarcoma

Types of brain and spinal cord tumors in adults

... brain or spinal cord are rarely considered benign (non-cancerous ... Gliomas
are not a specific type of brain tumor. ... term for a group of tumors that start ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/braincnstumorsinadults/detailedguide/brain-and-spinal-cord-tumors-in-adults-types-of-brain-tumors

Other benign breast conditions

... Some other types of less common, benign tumors and conditions can also
be found in the breast. Radial scars. ... Other benign lumps or tumors. ...

http://www.cancer.org/healthy/findcancerearly/womenshealth/non-cancerousbreastconditions/non-cancerous-breast-conditions-other-benign-br-cond

What is cancer?

... In most cases the cancer cells form a tumor. Some cancers, like leukemia,
rarely form tumors. ... Tumors that aren't cancer are called benign. ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/pituitarytumors/detailedguide/pituitary-tumors-what-is-cancer

Benign breast conditions: Not all lumps are cancer

... If a benign tumor is large, it may change the breast's size and ... Depending on
the type, size, and number of benign tumors, doctors may recommend ...

http://www.cancer.org/treatment/understandingyourdiagnosis/examsandtestdescriptions/forwomenfacingabreastbiopsy/breast-biopsy-benign-breast-conditions

How are pituitary tumors treated?

... Nearly all pituitary tumors are adenomas (benign tumors). ... Treatment for pituitary
tumors may include ... Medicines that block tumor hormone secretion ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/pituitarytumors/detailedguide/pituitary-tumors-treating-general-info

What is ovarian cancer?

... It is a benign tumor that usually affects women of reproductive age (teens ... These
tumors or cysts can contain different kinds of benign tissues ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/ovariancancer/detailedguide/ovarian-cancer-what-is-ovarian-cancer