Question 1

how can i remove this tumor under my skin on my shoulder.?

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You ? No.: Sorry, but surgery , even the most minor, is best left to the professionals.  See your doctor, and have the area examined.  It may not need to be removed , but under no circumstances should you try to remove it yourself.  Good luck.

Question 2

how do you tell the difference between a cyst and a cancerous tumor under the skin?

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Skin: Masses under the skin that are rubbery and freely mobile are often benign, but the only way to really know would be an excision or tissue sampling and examination of the tissue by a pathologist.  Imaging (such as ultrasound, ct scan, or mri), may also be helpful.

Question 3

what do tumors look like under the skin?

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Unclear question: A tumor under the skin would appear as a lump that may be visible and palpable.

Question 4

how are skin tumors typically treated?

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Surgical Excision: Majority of skin cancers are treated by complete surgical removal.  Basal and squamous cell carcinomas, the most common skin cancers, are curative if removed completely.  Malignant melanomas are also treated with excision.  However, depending on the depth of invasion and stage of disease, some undergo sentinel lymph node biopsy/dissection followed by systemic therapies such as interferon.

Question 5

what are the signs of tumor in the head?

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Many: The head is a complex place.  If you have headaches, face pain, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, rapid onset stuffiness, nose bleeds, eye pain, etc, call your doctor.  Your doctor can discuss what's going on with you and make sure you have an appropriate, focused work- up.

Question 6

why do tumors develop in the skin? how are they treated?

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Exposure: Skin tumors develop because of exposure to UV or cutaneous carcinogens.  Majoiry are basal cell Ca, some squamous and melanoma.  If appearance of superficial ulcer then Efudex (fluorouracil) (5 FU cream used) Otherwise excisional bx required if lesion enlarges.  When pigmented wide excision for possible melanoma needed.

Question 7

how do you get tumors in your head and can they be a major problem?

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Brain tumor: Brain tumor can originate from the brain itself or can be a spread from cancer from outside the brain.  Yes, any tumor/growth in the brain is a major problem as the brain is located inside a closed space system i.e. Skull- so any tumor/growth in the brain will increase pressure inside the system causing damage to the brain and could be lethal.

Question 8

if a tumor is on the outside your head will it be hard or soft and how far would it stick out?

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Depends...: Depending on the type of tumor, it can feel hard or soft. The size of tumor can also vary immensely, depending on how fast it is growing and how long it has been there. Brain tumors do not stick outside your skull, but other tumors can. Also, not all masses are tumors. A biopsy is required to know what it is and how to treat it.

Question 9

could this little black skin bump be a tumor?

Accepted Answer

Skin cancer?: If it is new, and grows fast, and the border is very irregular, the surface color can be not uniform (black-red-black, or just dark black..), then it  most probably is skin cancer.

Question 10

could an internal clicking in my head be connected to a tumor?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Please see your md for a physical to be sure but such a complaint is rarely related to brain tumors.

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