Differences Between a Malignant and a Benign Tumor

If you have been diagnosed with a tumor, the first step your doctor will take is to find out if it is malignant or benign, as this will affect your treatment plan. Here's what to know.

Malignant vs. Benign Tumors If you have been diagnosed with a tumor, the first step your doctor will take is to find out if it is malignant or benign, as this will affect your treatment plan. Here's what to know. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT The Difference Between a Stroke and a Seizure  MORE What Swollen Lymph Nodes Can Tell Us About Cancer  MORE Cancer Cells vs. Normal Cells: How Are They Different?  MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Live Longer newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.