What does it mean when a tumor is softening?

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The tumor either benign or cancerous (malignant) can be hard or firm from reactive process such as increased inflammatory cells, blood (hemorrhage) and fluid (edema) as well as scarring (fibrosis).
Later on, the inflammation may decrease with less inflammatory cells and edema. The blood can be reabsorbed. The scar can resolve or cause shrinking effects. These can result in softening or even reduction in size.
In general if the tumor remains firm or hard, it is worrisome for possible cancer. However, sometimes benign tumor can become calcified or has bone component which does not result in cancer development.
Nevertheless, all tumors should be looked at especially if it persists.
Cancerous or malignant tumor can or should shrink or become softened after chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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