Any unexplained lumps that appear on the body should be considered as the possibility of cancer. The lump itself can be said to be one of the precursors of cancer. In other words, lumps, nodules, induration or hardening that appear in any part of the body should be taken seriously. , should not be taken lightly.
If we find lumps on our body, we can first make a preliminary judgment on these lumps and nodules from the following aspects:
First look at the size. Obviously, nodules that are too small are more likely to be benign, but this is not necessarily the case. However, nodules that are too small cannot be biopsied to determine the quality. Follow-up observation is usually required and regular reexamination is required. Pay attention to nodules and masses exceeding 1 cm, but Many benign tumors can also grow to very large sizes, so the size itself does not actually have an exact meaning. What is more meaningful is the size change trend and speed of the mass. That is to say, for those nodules and masses that continue to grow, especially Masses and nodules that grow rapidly require special attention because they are likely to be malignant. On the contrary, if the size remains unchanged or even shrinks (without treatment), it is mostly benign. However, this is not absolute. Sometimes benign tumors may grow slowly or even a few may suddenly grow. You cannot judge based on size alone. This is just a general impression, not a diagnosis.
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Secondly, we can feel the texture of the mass, or indirectly indicate the texture of the mass through imaging examinations such as ultrasound. Usually, lumps are soft to the touch or cystic when examined by ultrasound, most of which are benign. However, they are hard to touch, some are as hard as rocks and cannot be pushed, or solid lumps are revealed by ultrasound and other examinations. This may be malignant, but the enlarged lymph nodes of lymphoma are not hard to the touch, but tough. Of course, like the size mentioned above, this is just a preliminary impression and no conclusions can be drawn based on it.
Finally, look at the boundaries and mobility of the mass. What does that mean? That is to say, benign tumors usually grow in an expansile manner. Since they are not invasive, the tumor usually has a clear boundary, that is, the boundary of the tumor can be clearly touched, or a clearer boundary can be seen by CT or ultrasound examination. Therefore, the mobility is also better; and because malignant tumors have the characteristics of invading and destroying the surroundings, they do not have clear edges, that is, the boundaries are unclear, and they often adhere or fuse with surrounding tissues. There is me in you, and you are in me. .
The above is just a preliminary impression of the discovered masses and nodules. The final diagnosis requires pathological examination of tissue specimens obtained from the lesions through biopsy or surgery.
If you find these three kinds of “pimples” (nodules, masses) on your body, you should pay close attention to them, as they are likely to be malignant tumors:
Nodules that exceed 1 cm in size or are progressively enlarging; nodules that feel hard to the touch; nodules that have unclear boundaries and poor mobility.
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In addition to nodules and masses that may indicate cancer, the following symptoms should also be taken seriously:
1. Unexplained persistent pain;
2. Cough that does not heal for a long time;
3. Weight loss and weight loss of unknown origin;
4. Unexplained fever;
5. Persistent indigestion;
6. Non-traumatic abnormal bleeding;
7. Persistent hoarseness;
8. Progressive obstruction in swallowing food;
9. Change in bowel habits;
10. Skin wounds and mucosal ulcers that cannot be healed for a long time;
11. Non-traumatic fracture;
12. White spots on the mouth or vulva;
13. A mole or wart that suddenly enlarges and changes color.
2024-03-29 09:49:01
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