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Can Fatty Tissue At The Back Of Shoulder Be Cancer?
Hi, i have been told from my GP, that i have a rounded shape flatish lump on my back just right from my shoulder. it dosent hurt well it didn t till my GP prodded and poke it. I have to have a biopsy and i am wondering why has my GP said it is only fatty tissue could there be a chance i have cancer. please help worried sick. my mum was diagnosed with NHL and died 6 weeks later that was 18 months ago .. thank you
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
hi.
it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a lipoma (or a lump of fatty tissue). these lesions are benign, slowly growing and can occur anywhere in the body. management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a lipoma (or a lump of fatty tissue). these lesions are benign, slowly growing and can occur anywhere in the body. management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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