2006-07-19 12:35:57 · 21 answers · asked by Chauncy Gardener 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes, a biopsy, correct! However, Ive never heard of someone not being able to figure it out (this is a friend, I suggested her father see another specialtist. I doth believe the fellow is a quack!)
2006-07-19 13:03:47 · update #1
The doctor should biopsy the tumor and send it to a lab that will be able to tell if it is malignant or benign. If the doctor doesn't offer to do this, find another doctor.
2006-07-19 12:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biopsy is the only way to know whether or not a tumor is benign or malignant. The bad news is that if it's malignant and you do the biopsy, it releases cancer cells into the body and it has a high probability of metastasis. This is because the cutting of the tumor will release cancer cells into the bloodstream no matter how careful the surgeon is.
2016-08-12 16:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by sexy_dexy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A biopsy is the only way and if a biopsy is not possible for whatever reason then it is impossible to know if the tumour is benign or malignant.
Jules, Australia.
2006-07-19 12:41:41 · answer #3 · answered by Jules G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a biopsy will confirm either way. Some tumors have shapes that are very distinct and lead to conclusions, but still biopsy is done to confirm.
2006-07-19 12:40:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no way to know without taking a sample of the actual tumor and looking at it under a microscope and possibly doing tests on the tissue sample. There are "gross" indicators of malignancy (meaning able to look at without using a microscope) but that would also mean the tumor is already visible at the skin surface. If it is internal, the doctor will need to get that sample.
2006-07-19 12:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by gahrahstah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a biopsy would reveal if its good or bad. Doctors can't tell if its malignant or benign just looking at it. Lab work has to be done.
2006-07-19 12:38:53 · answer #6 · answered by Viktor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only sure way to know is through a biopsy.
2006-07-19 12:39:49 · answer #7 · answered by askme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They have to send it to a Pathologist to determine whether the tumor is malignant or benign. No worries that is common.
2006-07-19 12:38:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, untill they send out a biopsy to a lab to be confirmed.
2006-07-19 12:37:17 · answer #9 · answered by macy5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they have no way of knowing until it goes to the lab.I had a tumor taken out of my leg that looked to be in a bad spot but it was benign after the testing.Good Luck!
2006-07-19 12:40:25 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋