Question 1

uf you have had lipomas with in 5years is a sing of cancer?

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Lipomas: Lipomas are benign fatty tumors. In very rare circumstances do they become malignant.

Question 2

i have lipoma since 5 years on my arm , now it's a bit bigger 1.5 cm to 2 cm , it's hurt a bit when i pres can this be cancer grow or normal grow?

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Unlikely: Cancer tends to be very hard and grow very fast. It would be unlikely that a mass you had for 5 years is cancer. Still,  if it growing now you should have it checked. A biopsy will prove that it it benign and It is easier to remove when it is 1.5-2 cm than when it is 10 cm

Question 3

confused! my numerous lipomas are not moveable or soft & are fast growing & i'm a cancer survivor.should' nt i have a biopsy to be on the safe side?

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Sounds like it: Congratulations on being successfully treated for cancer. There are a few syndromes that may be mistaken by a competent physician for multiple lipomas, and there are multiple-lipoma syndromes in which they can be rather firm. For your own peace of mind, have one or more sent to your local pathologist. Glad you're proactive.

Question 4

why is my whole abdomen and breasts deep inside covered in painful lipomas i'm only 25 there's so many iv also had other symptoms for years iv had some tested they weren't cancer but i don't understand why i have so many of them ?

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Genetic counselor!: You have lipomatosis, meaning many lipomas.  They are usually benign and don't cause problems. However, if yours are causing pain, you could have Dercum's disease, which is a rare genetic disorder. There are other rare genetic disorders that cause lipomatosis, and some increase your risk for cancer. Don't worry, but ask your doctor to refer you to a genetic counselor to find the answer!

Question 5

see photo in my file of 3 non movable lumps.started july to now. re:lipoma? but these grew fast not slow.(i am a cancer survivor also).

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Get 2nd opinion/Bx: If they have grown that quickly i would get a second opinion

Question 6

i have a lipoma and had thyroid cancer. my seven year old has two lipomas. are they truly benign or can this  be a sign of an underlying  disorder?

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Familial lipomas?: You might want to read this: http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/cowden-syndrome. As you can see, there are certain familial conditions that feature lipomas and thyroid neoplasms. From the information you provided, i cannot tell whether or not you might have this or some other syndrome, but the clustering of tumors suggests there might well be a familial syndrome at play.

Question 7

lipoma or cancer? soft round lump on lower rib cage. three ribs up from the bottom left. movable, rubbery, on top of ribs, no pain, no color change.??

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Need a biopsy: The best way to answer your concern is to have the lump examined and biopsied then wait for the pathologist's diagnosis

Question 8

i have a lump on my rib cage. it's  a rubbery  ball that moves with the skin.  i know it could be a cyst or lipoma but what are the chances of cancer?

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Low : A movable rubbery mass under the skin is not likely to be cancer, but it would be good idea to have it checked by a doctor and may be have it removed.

Question 9

i have gastritis & a pea sized lump in my epigastric, left ab area. an ab u/s last week showed that i had some ab lipomas. hiatal hernia or cancer??

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Do not get carried away. You have not indicated anything that would make me think of hiatal hernia, If this is true this is a dx that may not mean much Many people have these with no problem, Can be important to go back to your doctor or see a GI specialist for interpretation of the test results and futher advice. 
Best wishes.

Question 10

am a breast cancer surv, now l/ quadrant ab sono: 'numerous benign appearing lipoma'.they are fast growing bothersome - 5mths. should i ask for biopsy?

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Lipoma: Lipomas in general are not cancerous. There are rare cancerous  lipomas. What i would suggest is serial monitoring within ultra sound like every 2 to 4 months. If it is growing yes obviously needs to be biopsied.

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Uf you have had lipomas with in 5years is a sing of cancer?

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I have lipoma since 5 years on my arm , now it's a bit bigger 1.5 cm to 2 cm , it's hurt a bit when i pres can this be cancer grow or normal grow?

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Confused! my numerous lipomas are not moveable or soft & are fast growing & i'm a cancer survivor.should' nt i have a biopsy to be on the safe side?

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Why is my whole abdomen and breasts deep inside covered in painful lipomas i'm only 25 there's so many iv also had other symptoms for years iv had some tested they weren't cancer but i don't understand why i have so many of them ?

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See photo in my file of 3 non movable lumps.started july to now. re:lipoma? but these grew fast not slow.(i am a cancer survivor also).

A member asked:

I have a lipoma and had thyroid cancer. my seven year old has two lipomas. are they truly benign or can this be a sign of an underlying disorder?

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Lipoma or cancer? soft round lump on lower rib cage. three ribs up from the bottom left. movable, rubbery, on top of ribs, no pain, no color change.??

A member asked:

I have a lump on my rib cage. it's a rubbery ball that moves with the skin. i know it could be a cyst or lipoma but what are the chances of cancer?

A member asked:

I have gastritis & a pea sized lump in my epigastric, left ab area. an ab u/s last week showed that i had some ab lipomas. hiatal hernia or cancer??

A member asked:

Am a breast cancer surv, now l/ quadrant ab sono: 'numerous benign appearing lipoma'.they are fast growing bothersome - 5mths. should i ask for biopsy?

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