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Why is it more difficult to treat a malignant tumor than a benign tumor?

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Benign tumors also usually don't need treatment. If the tumor is impacting a nearby area or causing other problems, you may need surgery to remove it. Cancerous tumors almost always require treatment with surgical removal, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy.

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