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22yrs.f. have small and med. size fatty lumps scattered on left side rib & upper front ribs and abd. only some spots painful. overweight. cancerous?
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Not likely: Based on what you are describing, they sound like lipomas, which are benign. At your age, it is rare to see musculoskeletal cancers. You should get a physical exam in-person to better confirm. Hope this helps
Answered 12/31/2017
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