PET scans can light up tumors in the body and help doctors determine if they are cancerous or benign (noncancerous). The results of a PET scan help guide medical decisions. A PET scan is a type of ...

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 ...

With the first detailed look inside breast tissue calcifications, Illinois researchers documented distinct differences between benign and cancerous deposits. In this sample of ductal carcinoma in situ ...

8 out of 10 breast lumps are non-cancerous (benign). The first thought many people have when they feel a lump in their breast is breast cancer. But 8 out of 10 breast lumps are non-cancerous (benign).

Benign pituitary tumors are not cancerous but can still cause problems if they compress your brain tissue or optic nerves. Some can lead to the under- or overproduction of certain hormones. Your ...

Many symptoms associated with prostate cancer, like frequent urination or difficulty peeing, may be caused by less-serious concerns. Learn more.