ok so my uncle has this lump on the back of his neck on the head. he had it for 10 years now n it hadnt bothered him but now its starting to. it was smaller in the past 10 years but now it got bigger.it hasnt bothered him but now he says it startign to. could this be cancer? =[ thanx for help
2006-08-21 11:52:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Your uncle needs to get medical help without waiting. The change in the size of lump indicates something is happening and earlier it is diagnosed, better are his chances. Don't wait.
2006-08-21 12:01:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what caused the lump originally.... but there are many things it could be ... from scar tissue to a tumor. Have a dr do a biopsy to be certain. And dont listen to people telling u it ABSOLUTELY isnt cance.... a friend of mine died fom a tumor in his head.... it was slow growing, so he didnt get help til he suffered about 8 yrs with it.Too late by that time.
2006-08-21 19:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by kitty.hicks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is cancer as it existed already for 10 yrs!! Cancer grows much faster. But be careful there are cases where a begnin tumor can turn into cancer! Have him see a doc!!
2006-08-21 19:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by Antoine a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that he sees a surgeon to get a biopsy taken; It is not a good thing to have something sit around for years.
That's the old way, "If it isn't broke, don't fix it, just pray;" meanwhile while we do nothing, it's just brokebackin you up.
2006-08-21 20:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by browneyes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably a lipoma, which is a benign tumour of fatty tissue. It would make sense for a doctor to check it out properly.
2006-08-21 20:13:42 · answer #5 · answered by Knick A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him see a physician. You must find out one way or the other. Best of luck. Hope it's OK.
2006-08-22 09:46:06 · answer #6 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd check with general practitioner. He could have problem with spine.
2006-08-21 19:56:47 · answer #7 · answered by SweetNurse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be have him go to the doctor and get it checked
2006-08-21 19:33:28 · answer #8 · answered by cwgrlmeiniowa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋