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A 19-year-old male asked:
1 month ago i found a lump on my anus and it started to get smaller until it became very small now is there anything to worry about especially cancer?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Eric Kaplananswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 44 years experience
Probably: Just an external hemorrhoid. Not to worry unless recurs or gets bigger
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Dr. Hiep Leanswered
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For this case, a thorough history and physical examination is a must so we can't give you a definite answer. You should request a second opinion.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
I had a lump in my armpit for one year. it was very small and pain free.now in 2 days it has become enlarged, swollen and very painful. is it cancer?
Dr. David Weissmananswered
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Probably not: If you're a 24 year old male, it's extremely unlikely that you have a cancer causing a lump in the armpit. It is much more likely that it is a subcuta... Read More
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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau commented
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Your Family Practice Doc is well trained in this as well.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Hello i have tumor on my left arm for 2 years now at first there was only one lump now there are 3 on same place 2 are small 1 big doctors said i should operate they didnt say if it is cancer or not is there a chance i dont have cancer?
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I have had a small pea size lump right near the opening of my vagina for years. No growth & consistent size for years. However now that I am sexually active I have noticed sex isnt painful but, one side of vaginal wall is tender. Is this cancer?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Unlikely: What you described is very unlikely to be cancer. It may be a Bartholin cyst. Visit this site for info in this topic and talk to your gynecologist: ht... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Lump near the edge of the anus. Feels round and squishy. It is mobile. Been here for 3 months. Noticed it hurt when sitting, felt it again and feels bigger. Im worried sick about cancer???
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It may be external hemorrh... Read More
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