“Tumor Mass,” Malignant or Benign?

Abstract

Before a lesion can be pronounced malignant and judged inoperable in view of its extensiveness, specimens of tissue must be obtained for biopsy.

Erroneous diagnosis of cancer has resulted in an unwitting belief in the seemingly credible claims by predators who boast of “cancer cures.”

Two case histories are presented to show that although accurate recognition of malignant lesions is constantly necessary, precipitate assumption that a lesion is cancerous can close the door to curative and hopeful treatment.