Not all tumours are cancer

Not all tumours are cancer

If you or someone you know has a tumour, it does not mean its cancer. Tumour is a word that means lump or swelling.

Some tumours are benign, which means they are not cancer, even though they might grow bigger and be worrying. 

Some tumours are malignant – that means they can spread to other parts of the body if not treated early on. Sometimes, these malignant tumours may have already spread to other parts of the body when they are found.