what does this mean? Benign without evidence of any malignant change?
605557
Not cancerous, count yourself blessed!!!
970959
Registered Nurse here; Any change in mole, enlargement, change of color, texture, scab formation, etc.  Should immediately be evaluated by a dermatologist.  It could be cancer, however the odds are in your favor that it is not, however one never knows.  That's why it is so very important for a physician to evaluate this mole,  Dermatologist can sometimes tell just by the shape, color, etc, that it's of no significance, however if there is a question they will either biopsy it or remove it, either way it's sent for a pathology report to determine what type of cell growth is exhibited.  Please get it checked ASAP, and thanks for the opportunity to address such a well worded and important question.
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The gowth rate is concerning. I'm taking for granted he has had either a needle or open biopsy of the nodule. If not he should have one to determine what exactly it is you are dealing with. Speed is of the essence here! Has he had any other exams, such as CT or MRI of the abdomen and pelvis or brain? Once the biopsy is returned those exams may be ordered, don't be suprised if they are! If he has had the biopsy, and it is malignant, ask what options there are for treatment, chemo and radiation or just chemo or just radiation, and if there is metastasis to any other areas?
599660
No it does not mean that.  It is possible that it can be alot of different things. Get to a doc.
449211
It is not cancer but something else kindly consult your medical consultant. You may, I repeat may have a problem with the blood vessel in that area or the nerve.\n Get your heart also checked.\n \nPlease do not waste your time seeking advice on the Internet from ignorant people like me.
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OMG get yourself to a doctor quickly!!!!\nAny unexplainable lump or bump should be looked at as soon as possible. \nI don't want to scare you, but don't waste time asking on here, get yourself to a doctor and be reassured by someone who really knows what they are doing.
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I know you will be worried, but it could be something as simple as an infection or to the most other extreme, cancer.  Whatever it is, you've done the right thing by going back so quickly so when you find out the doctors will have a far better chance of treating it, whatever the case!!  \n\nNurses won't normally give an opinion as to what might be wrong so they don't frighten people, so please DON'T be worried by this!!\n\nGood luck for when you get your results, I'll be thinking of you!
781933
Sometimes it means exactly what it means- non-specific.  It means that they see an area that looks abnormal and they cannot tell what it is- that is why they are getting an MRI.  It could be cancer, a tumor, bleeding, or nothing at all- just a shadow... good luck.  It usually takes a day or two to get results from these tests back to the doctor- so wait until at least the day after before you call him.  I do not think he is hiding anything from you- it is just that he needs further testing before he can tell you what it means.
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Just FYI Pancoast tumors aren't always cancerous.  I know someone who just had one resected, and it was found to be fibrous tissue.  No cancer.  He didn't smoke either.
900387
Well, you'd have to get a biopsy to actually tell weather it were cancer or not. Even if we were knowledgeable enough to give you the chances, we don't have any tissue or cells to test! Have her Go get a biopsy done, then talk to her doctor, and get a second opinion if it appears to be malignant. \n\nIF SHE DOES NOT GO, then she does not know, people on the Internet can't tell you.\n\nEven if it is a malignant tumor, treatment options today are better than they have ever been, and survival rates have shot up. Best not to panic (especially if you don't have to)
1145366
you could have cancer you should have that checked out\n(that really is a sign of cancer, please go to a doctor!)
639519
It means that there is a spot in the lungs. That report by itself does NOT tell the cause of the spot. Often not cancerous and can be due to infection or scar tissue. Further testing usually needed to determine if cancer or not.
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All lumps are not cancer. That might even be a small hydrocoele(fluid in your ball-due to trauma) Sometimes even a lipoma or sebaceous cyst may be there Dont worry about the terms though tey may appear terrifyng they are benign.Go to your surgeon . They would let you know
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http://www.medhelp.org/forums/breastcancer/messages/C2969-2.html\n\napplicable to excision of benign tumor, too
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Most likely this is a fibroadenoma the way you describe it.  A doctor can most likely confirm this when they do a breast exam.  Most likely they will also do a mammogram which probaly is not really that helpful in someone under 35 since the breast is more dense.  They will also probaly reccomend a fine needle biopsy.  If it is a fibroadenoma it is not cancer but many people choose to have them removed anyways.  This is obviously something that needs to be discussed with your doctor.
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It could mean cancer, or it could be a benign tumor that isnt hurting her but is just there and in the way. Dont start worrying until you know for sure, and if it is cancer, then the best thing you can do for your mom is just be there for her. Take a deep breath when you start feeling overwhelmed, and then relax your body...until the results come back you will feel stressed out and panicky, but truly, until you know for sure do not freak out...your mom needs you to be strong for her right now, and if she is worrying about how you are taking things, then she wont be able to focus all of herself on getting better! I wish you the best and give your mom a hug from me!
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If it's benign, you can have it surgically removed.\n\nIf it's malignant, depending on how big, you may have chemotherpay or radiation therapy, then surgery, or surgery with chemo and radiation afterwards, or any combination of treatments.\n\nIt gets complicated depending on tumor type, location, size, and if there are any metastasis.