okay so on of my best guy friends has black spots on his neck and he told my my other friend he has cancer but he hasnt told me and i need to know if its true or not what could this be im really worriedoh and hes like 350 pounds is it cancer hes 14 please help me please there like blakc spots and they dont come off and im worried!
thanks
2007-10-12 09:20:15 · 15 answers · asked by Kealty 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
okay its been there since summer now and its not mols itslike the skin has changed colour and when i ask he wont give me a straight awnser
2007-10-12 09:35:29 · update #1
Go to the doctor and get the spots checked immediately; they could just be lesions, which may not be skin cancer but if they've been there for that long...definitely see a doctor.
2007-10-12 09:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by Thy Knower of Naught 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not want to say that he does or does not have cancer because there may be other factors but the black spots you are talking about does not sound like cancer. I think you are saying that the black spots are like a discoloration around his neck. What it looks like is like dirty patches that will not wash off. It is caused by a condition that is caused by being morbidly obese. It affects his levels of blood sugars in his body and causes insulin resistance. Many overweight people have this condition that begins in childhood. The biggest concern is that at 14, he is on his way to type two diabetes or he may already become diabetic deirectly from his weight. The condition that causes the black spots is directly connected to his weight and insulin levels. It will also cause black circles around the persons eyes which sometimes looks like sleep deprivation because thats usually what people think of when they see it. He might not want to tell you about this condition because he is embarrassed or he might not know what it is and be scared and assume its cancer himself. He needs medical intervention as there is a diet low in carbs that does help this condition. It makes the child who has it very subconscious as they feel it makes them look dirty. He will not die from it but his parents need to take him to the doctor and him get started on a diet to help prevent further insulin problems.
2007-10-12 17:15:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be. Your friend should have the spots checked by a doctor before the cancer spreads---if it is cancer.
2007-10-12 16:24:34 · answer #3 · answered by Fred F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skin cancer is treatable. If he has odd looking moles or spots on his neck, he should definitely go to a dermatologist, sooner rather than later. Instead of worrying, gently express your concern to your friend of his health. Hopefully that will urge him to take care of himself and make an appointment to see a doctor about it.
*hugs*
2007-10-12 16:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by Cara 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of black spots being cancer... Usually it may be a lump of some sort undernieth the skin.... It may be a rash of some sort tell him its important that he get it looked at right away...!!
2007-10-12 16:25:03 · answer #5 · answered by londonwprincess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need to talk to ur friend about it tell that person you are worried about them. It could be a type of skin cancer but you wont know until you talk to him.
~nellie
2007-10-12 19:32:11 · answer #6 · answered by nellie3300 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a doctor come see him. You aren't in a position to diagnose cancer. Considering his size, it could be any number of things.
2007-10-12 16:23:17 · answer #7 · answered by largegrasseatingmonster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok it could be alot of things. if he hasnt talked to a doctor then he should a.s.a.p.!!! i would love to say theyre sun spots but depending on the color of his skin its propaly not. second, he proplay is not telling u b/c he cares about u and doesnt want 2 c u hurt. ill keep him in my prayers u just b supportive and dnt get frustrated w/ him not telling u
2007-10-12 18:08:29 · answer #8 · answered by a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you thought about asking your friend about this. People on Y/A have no idea if your friend has cancer.
2007-10-12 16:24:06 · answer #9 · answered by Lori E 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure he told her that? I'm surprised he wouldn't tell you if he's one of your best friends.
Ask him about it. It could be moles or any number of other things. I would think they would be removing them if they were cancerous.
2007-10-12 16:24:27 · answer #10 · answered by nite_angelica 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋