Tumor growth rate

As we all know, tumors can be divided into benign tumors and malignant tumors. Benign tumors develop relatively slowly and are more likely to be cured, while malignant tumors spread very quickly. Many malignant tumors can also become cancerous, making them almost impossible to completely cure. The specific growth rate of the tumor depends on the patient's condition. So, how fast does a tumor grow?

1. Tumor growth rate

First of all, we need to see whether the patient's tumor is benign or malignant. Some tumors are more malignant and develop rapidly, growing three to four centimeters a month. When a malignant tumor grows to 5cm, it means it has reached the late stage and may have metastasized. In this case, it is very difficult to cure.

A tumor starts from a single cell. This cell is damaged by carcinogens and becomes a tumor cell. Its division becomes uncontrolled and it will continue to divide exponentially, from 1 to 2, 2 to 4, and so on. The growth rate of a tumor is measured by the time it takes for the tumor cells to double in number.

2. Determinants of tumor growth rate

The growth rate of a tumor is determined by the growth fraction and the ratio of tumor cell generation and loss, but has little to do with the doubling time. Currently, chemotherapy drugs almost all target cells in the proliferating phase. Therefore, tumors with high growth scores, such as high-grade lymphomas, are particularly sensitive to chemotherapy. According to well-known oncology experts, negative ions can regulate the acid-base imbalance and redox imbalance in the body caused by malignant tumors, maintain the stability of the internal environment, promote normal cell metabolism, reduce and eliminate the adverse side effects of chemotherapy, and are very beneficial to the treatment of patients.

3. Can’t the size of a tumor determine whether it is benign or malignant?

The size of a tumor cannot determine whether it is benign or malignant; it depends on whether the cells will spread in the body. Benign tumors have a layer of fibrous capsule separating them from the surrounding normal cells. Benign tumor cells are similar in size to normal cells, have regular shapes, and will not spread in the body. Malignant tumor cells, that is, cancer cells, have irregular shapes and sizes, are generally quite different from the cells they originate from, and divide faster than normal cells. They will break away from the original tumor tissue and migrate to new sites to form new tumors, and continue to infiltrate surrounding tissues.