Benign vs Malignant Neoplasms
- Tumors can be classified as benign (well differentiated) or malignant (range from well differentiated to undifferentiated.).
- Tumors can be classified according to
- Anatomic site,
- Histology (grading)
- Extent of disease (staging).
- Tumor classification systems provide a standardized way to
- Communicate the status of the cancer to all members of the Interprofessional care team
- Assist in determining the most effective treatment plan
- Evaluate the treatment plan
- Predict prognosis
- Compare like groups for statistical purposes.
- Ability of malignant tumor cells to invade and metastasize is major difference between benign and malignant neoplasms
