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Recent breast cancer survivor, 2mths ago red marks on abdomen, growing very quickly, odd shaped lumps. lipomas as fam dr says or possible cancer?

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Dr. Gary Tuma answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Lumps: Lipomas are not usually pigmented. Do they itch, are they painful, or any other symptom associated?

Answered 8/3/2013

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Dr. Christopher Oxner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Unsure: Unfortunately, it requires a physical exam to accurately diagnose the lesions or decide if additional testing necessary. If you are not comfortable with the presumptive diagnosis, you should request a biopsy, second opinion, referral to a surgeon, or referral to a dermatologist.

Answered 11/17/2013

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Biopsy: Congratulations on being a breast cancer survivor. Let's keep you that way. See your surgeon to consider biopsy/removal of the abdominal lumps.

Answered 5/12/2015

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