Is benign still cancer?
My reports showed a 'benign' growth, and the doctor said it's not cancerous. But my neighbour told me benign things can sometimes turn into cancer later. So, is benign still a type of cancer or completely harmless?
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8 months ago
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No, 'benign' means non-cancerous. It's an important distinction in medical terms. It implies that the growth or condition is not malignant and won't spread. However, it's always crucial to get a proper diagnosis from a doctor to confirm it's truly benign and to monitor it, just in case. Don't assume based on just a word.
8 months ago
Beta, 'benign' ka matlab hota hai ki woh cheez cancer nahi hai. Humare zamane mein bhi doctors yahi batate the. Matlab achhi baat hai. Par fir bhi, doctor ne 'benign' bola hai toh woh aage bhi dekhbhal ke liye kuchh advise karenge, usko follow karna. Aise mein zyada chinta nahi karte.
5 months ago
Beti, jab doctor kehte hain 'benign', toh uska matlab hai ki woh cancer nahi hai. Yeh ek acchi khabar hoti hai. Lekin phir bhi, doctor se poori baat suno aur woh jo salah dete hain, usko maano. Apne shareer ka dhyan rakhna bahut zaroori hai.
5 months ago
No, benign means it's NOT cancer. It's like the good news version of a growth. But please, don't ignore it just because it's benign. I once ignored a benign lump thinking it was nothing, and while it didn't turn cancerous, it caused other problems. Always, always get it properly checked and follow up with your doctor's advice.
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7 months ago
Benign is definitely not cancer, which is a big relief! Think of it this way: it saves you from expensive cancer treatments and biopsies. But even benign things need monitoring sometimes, so follow your doctor's advice for follow-up tests if they recommend any. It's smart planning to prevent bigger issues later.
4 months ago
Arey, 'benign' matlab non-cancerous, ho na? That means it's not bad news like cancer. It's a good sign actually. But still, it's important to understand what it *is* and if it needs any monitoring from the doctor. Always listen to your doctor carefully, that's what's important.