Hi Peter,
The tumors will not increase. Being a beginner, you can still help.
You can start the healing techniques as soon as you get level 1.
The basic healing techniques are shown in level 1. Level 2 goes
deeper into healing. So don't worry, you cannot harm anyone
from inexperience.
You also can practice on an unborn child and mother. I have never
done it myself, but have read some on it. I think that I read that
an unborn child likes the energy that it feels.
Hope that this helps a little.
Love Gabby