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A member asked:

I found lumps on my knee, is it cancer?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Can't tell: Probably not, but any new bump or lump should be evaluated by your doctor.

Dr Satulovsky and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Probably not.: Lumps on the knee are most likely something benign and not cancer. However, see your doctor for evaluation just to be sure.

Answered 11/27/2017

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