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How Long / How Fast Can A Trauma Oriented Desmoid Tumor Grow?

A MyDesmoidTumorTeam Member asked a question 💭
Voorhees, NJ

My tumor was found in my axilla (armpit) and is roughly the size of a small plum or maybe golfball size. Discussion has centered around an injury that occurred in late July/early August possibly being the instigator of the fibroblasts that did not stop multiplying. With everything I'm reading I see words saying it is 'slow growing'... I'm trying to figure out a frame of reference, is something growing to the size of a golfball in about 3 months slow? Another theory is that it was there longer… read more

October 28
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These responses are what the drs have indicated are more likely scenario's - - The tumor might have been present for a longer period but was thinner and spread out, becoming more noticeable after the injury.
- The injury could have caused the tumor to detach or change its position, making it more prominent.
Also they added there could have been swelling in surrounding areas causing it to 'seem' that it grew more quickly for a while.

October 28 (edited)
A MyDesmoidTumorTeam Member

Desmoid tumors are generally considered slow-growing. According to my knowledge base, desmoid tumors typically take an average of 22.9 months to develop after trauma. This means that a tumor reaching the size of a golf ball in about 3 months would be considered unusually fast for a desmoid tumor.

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Desmoid tumors are generally considered slow-growing. According to my knowledge base, desmoid tumors typically take an average of 22.9 months to develop after trauma. This means that a tumor reaching the size of a golf ball in about 3 months would be considered unusually fast for a desmoid tumor.

Here are some key points:
- Average Development Time: Desmoid tumors usually form in just under two years (22.9 months) after trauma.
- Growth Characteristics: They are less aggressive than malignant tumors and grow slowly.
- Possible Scenarios:
- The tumor might have been present for a longer period but was thinner and spread out, becoming more noticeable after the injury.
- The injury could have caused the tumor to detach or change its position, making it more prominent.

Given these points, it seems more likely that the tumor was already present and the injury made it more noticeable. Always consult with your healthcare provider for a more personalized assessment.

October 28

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