Lesions and lumps often appear in the mouth, but many of them are benign. While some may need to be removed, many don’t require any treatment at all. Benign oral cavity tumors are essentially ...

Doctors may use radiation therapy to treat benign tumors. Radiation can shrink and eliminate benign growths without doctors having to perform surgery. Benign tumors are noncancerous growths that can ...

Benign multiple sclerosis (MS) refers to a type of MS where someone has MS for over 15 years without developing severe disability. However, benign MS may change to a progressive form of MS. Multiple ...

A tumor is an abnormal growth of cells that serves no purpose. A benign tumor is not a malignant tumor, which is cancer. It does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body the way ...

Finding a lump or experiencing changes in your breast naturally triggers worry about cancer. The good news? Most breast changes, including lumps, pain, and nipple discharge, turn out to be benign ...

A breast lump should always be checked out by a doctor, who may recommend diagnostic imaging such as mammogram and breast ultrasound. (Pictured: Jennifer Moreta, mammography technologist at the MSK ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, is the most common benign tumor found in men. BPH produces symptoms by obstructing the flow ...

Benign lichenoid keratosis — or lichen planus — is a noncancerous health condition that can affect your mucous membranes, hair, skin, and nails. Read on to discover what you need to know about ...

Though no one wants to learn that a tumor has been discovered in the first place, having a doctor tell you they've detected one is not the same as being told you have cancer. "Identifying that a tumor ...

Benign tumors of the oral cavity are atypical formations of noncancerous cells that grow in the mouth. They can look like sores or lumps, and they typically develop slowly. Benign oral tumors are ...