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Belly lumps around the navel-- could this be cancer, what to do?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

MD: Probably not cancer considering your age and the description of your symptoms, but none of us can guarantee it's not. See a doc for a proper exam. Best to you.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/3/2014

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A member asked:

Belly lumps around the navel-- could this be cancer, what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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