I've had this lump below my skin on my back for years...?

Question

My doctor said it is a fat deposit and not to worry. However, lately, it's been causing shooting pain on occassion. Not all the time.

Is there a possibility it is cancer. It moves around, btw. And has not grown. I've had regular check-ups. Blood tests are normal, etc.

Never had a biopsy or ct scan, though.

Thanks. I'm freaking, btw.

I know. I just wanted to maybe hear from someone with a similar situation. Thanks.

Answer 1

HELLO THERE DANIELLE,
What you have on your back sounds like a subaceous cyst. Essentially, a cyst filled with a "cheese like" substance that, when biopsied is usually benign. My husband has one located one the back of his neck and when I 1st noticed it I freaked out.........after the MD visit I felt alot better because I was told this exact same thing that it is a subaceous cyst & it was nothing to be worried about unless it grows. Now, since you are experiencing intermittent pain in yours, you may want to see a Dermatologist to have him/her look at it just to be sure. If, at that time the derm doc feels you need to see an Oncologist, he/she will refer you at that time.
Good luck, Danielle, luv
Sweetness

Answer 2

My wife had a cyst on her back that was similar to what you described and I have a few bumps that are benign fatty tumors. The Dr. removed one because I have had other cancer, but it was as he suspected, a fatty pink thing.
Go see a surgical oncologist or a Dermatologist. Either one of these guys will have seen enough of what ever it is to know. Many Primary Care Physicians only see a few of these things and might not know. Any time you are in doubt about something in your body, see a surgeon. They have looked at it up close and personal and they know what they are supposed to look like and where they are supposed to be located.

Answer 3

Have it checked again. If you are not satisfied with teh result, get a second opinion.

If your Dr, who has ssen and tested this lump is confident it is not cancer, then what right does any one sitting behind a computer scren, with limited medical knowledge and no physical examination have to say anything different?

Answer 4

Usualy cancer is not painful like that. I would see a dermatologist and have them remove it if it is bothering you. It sounds more like a cyst to me. I think you need a second opinion of a specialist.