Rebecca found out that she has a mass of dividing cells called a tumor in her ovaries. She has had tests and is returning to the doctor. Which of the following would be the best news that Rebecca could receive from her doctor?

a. It is a malignant tumor. b. The tumor has metastasized and invaded neighboring tissue. c. The cells are cancerous and are in situ. d. It is malignant ovarian cancer. e. It is a benign tumor.

Answer: e. It is a benign tumor.

Explanation:

The benign tumor is not a cancerous tumor. It is a mass of abnormally dividing cells. This means that it is not malignant in nature. It does not invade the nearby tissues of the body and does not spread from organs to organ. The benign tumor remain at the site of origin and sometimes does not cause profound impact on the body. This can be removed surgically.

According to the given situation, if doctor identified that mass of dividing cells in the ovaries is a benign tumor then it is a good news as it can be removed surgically.