If a doctor was to diagnose a patient's tumor as benign and encapsulated, how would they describe this condition to the patient?
2007-10-20 13:20:44 · 21 answers · asked by lvliss.lvlanda 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
non cancerous tumor that is isolated in one area
2007-10-20 13:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by rxing 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Malignant means cancerous.
Benign is the opposite - non-cancerous.
Cancerous of course means , high tendency to grow and multiply and cause damage and possibly death if not treated accordingly or treatment fails.
Encapsulated means it is localised (found only in original site and thus not spread to other areas).
So benign and encapsulated is a gd thing - not cancerous and not spread to to other areas.
But i wd advise, careful monitoring and regular check-ups. Do not complacent and take it lightly. Regular follow-up checks really help.
I lost my mum to breast cancer, so I've been there and I know better now.
Check out the website (below) for more details and pls do not hesitate to get a 2nd opinion. Not all doctors' diagnoses can be taken wholesale ! Be smart and be aware.
2007-10-20 13:32:30 · answer #2 · answered by Darling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
benign means not causing any problems and not upsetting anyone or anything, of not danger to health...
encapsulated means surrounded or enclosed.
im not sure why you would be dumbing it down for a patient. Im sure if theyre there theyve probably already researched things for themselves. They probably know what both words mean. And plus.. if youre a doctor or someone whose going to be telling a patient their condition shouldnt you know how to desribe it? isnt that your job? no offense. =]
2007-10-20 14:52:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctor would tell the patient that the tumor is not cancerous and is localized to one area surrounded by tissue.
This would be a very good diagnosis. Depending on where it is and if it is causing any problems, there may be no need to operate.
2007-10-20 13:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by techtwosue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not just use those terms and explain them - benign means it is not actively growing and spreading and encapsulated means it is surrounded by ----- tissue which keeps it from breaking up.
2007-10-20 13:23:35 · answer #5 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would call it a cyst. Meaning that it is a small growth or foreign object that the body has encapsulated inside a growth to isolate it from the rest of the body.
2007-10-20 13:24:39 · answer #6 · answered by J P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its benign and encapsulated, that just means that its generally in one area and hasnt spread yet. This means its easier to treat the cancer.
2007-10-20 13:27:05 · answer #7 · answered by fireprincess90 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benign and encapsulated.
2007-10-20 13:23:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent
2016-05-23 22:47:23 · answer #9 · answered by kassandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hun i am a doctor so listen i would tell my patioent that thnx to the god your lump or tumour is benign that it will b easily to b removed and very rarly to get back.and say dont worry the tumour never spread and u will forget about once it is removed more over once i remove your stiches u will not in need for any follow up except comming and say hi to me.....god bless u all
2007-10-20 13:35:42 · answer #10 · answered by bldysurgeon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
benign is non-cancerous and encapsulated is confined to one area, not spread out
2007-10-20 13:23:39 · answer #11 · answered by ig0tdabest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋