List and define the two general types of tumor.

] Mr. X, aged 85, was recently diagnosed with a particular type of brain tumor and was referred to Dr. Y, chief of surgery at the nearby university hospital, for further evaluation. This type of tumor is benign in 60% of cases and is malignant in the other 40% of cases. Mr. X’s remaining lifetime will depend on the type of tumor (benign or malignant) and on the decision whether or not to remove the tumor. The table below shows the estimates of Mr. X’s remaining lifetime according to the most up-to-date information known about this type of tumor. Tumor Leave tumor Remove tumor Benign 8 5 Malignant 1 5 Dr. Y could perform exploratory surgery before deciding whether or not to remove the tumor to assess the status of the tumor better. Exploratory surgery indicates a benign tumor 75% of the time if the tumor is indeed benign. The surgery is known to indicate a malignant tumor 65% of the time if the tumor is indeed malignant. Exploratory surgery itself is dangerous: there is a 5% chance…

Is Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) responsible for invasion and/or metastasis of tumors? Explain.

Why are the tumors not mailgnant?

A benign and malignant tumour are similar in that ....

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Describe nomenclature of benign versus malignant cancers, diagnostic and genetic markers, classifications, staging, and clinical staging of each.

write a short reflection paragraph on the role of extracellular matrix on tumor progression.

Explain causative factors in pathologic cellular proliferation, including genetic influence, infective processes, and environmental effects.

What are cancer-specific considerations?