What Causes A Lump On Hand After Surgery For Squamish Cancer?

Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2014

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Question : I have a squamish cancer on my arm. I HAVE HADE IT for over a yr. Ihad it removed and a week later small lump appeared again. Should a surger be reguired to do next removal. I am a bit whorred that came back up so soon after last r
had cancer to remove breast 5 yrs ago then rare cancer in leg now on arm whats next

Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes of course

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

That lump needs to be evaluated clinically by a surgeon and if needed a needle biopsy of that may even be rerequired to confirm the diagnosis.

First time who had excised it?

As it was surely not excised with an adequate margin to have cause such an early lump.

Some people are genetically predisposed to having various cancers, its nothing that you can do about it.

Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma

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