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I notice one swelling on my hand.i feels its float on skin when i touch it.i don't have any pain because of it.what is it?is any cancer to cancer?
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Hand swelling: This does not sound as if you have any cancer. Localized hand swelling is more likely due to injury or some inflammatory process. See your doctor if it persists.
Answered 11/19/2013
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