Hard vs. Soft Tumors: Understanding the Differences

Hard tumor:

- Firm, solid mass that is difficult to move

- May be painful or tender

- Usually indicates a cancerous tumor

- Examples: breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer

Soft tumor:

- Soft, squishy mass that is easy to move

- Usually not painful or tender

- May be cancerous or non-cancerous

- Examples: lipoma, fibroma, hemangioma