Benign refers to a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous. This means that it does not spread to other parts of the body. It does not invade nearby tissue. Sometimes, a condition is called benign to suggest it is not dangerous or serious.

Is benign mean cancer?

Not cancer. Benign tumors may grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body. Also called nonmalignant.

Is benign and non malignant the same?

Nonmalignant tumors may grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body. Also called benign.