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Have a growth on my scalp that has grown in size a lot in the last few weeks and now is sore. could this be cancer?

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Dr. Daniel Sudilovsky answered

Specializes in Pathology

See your primary doc: This could be something as simple as a ruptured cyst or could be a very serious problem. It should be evaluated by your primary doc asap!

Answered 7/21/2013

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Infection?: Painful lesions are often infections. Go see your family doc who can evaluate you for either antibiotics or biopsy it or refer you to a dermatologist to do the same. Good luck!

Dr Legha agreed

Answered 7/21/2013

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A member asked:

Have a growth on my scalp that has grown in size a lot in the last few weeks and now is sore. could this be cancer?

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