Melanoma & Skin Lesions
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Melanoma is often called the “most serious skin cancer” because it can spread from the skin to other parts of the body.
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Skin cancer is cancer that begins on your skin. It’s the most common cancer in the United States. A common early sign is a spot on your skin that’s growing, bleeding, or changing.
Types of Skin Cancer
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A lipoma is a lump of fatty tissue that grows just under the skin. Lipomas move easily when you touch them and feel rubbery, not hard. Most lipomas aren’t painful and don't cause health problems so they rarely need treatment. If a lipoma is bothering you, your provider can remove it.