You're in the shower when your fingers brush over something unexpected: a small lump under your skin that wasn't there before. Your mind immediately races-Is this serious? Could it be cancer? It's ...
A lump on your foot isn’t likely to be cancer. But if pain and swelling don’t go away, you may want to contact a doctor. They can perform a biopsy to confirm if the lump is cancerous. Cancer can start ...
Dear Dr. Douma: Over the past eight months, I have suffered from almost complete numbness in my right foot. On occasion, the problem goes slightly above my knee. I have seen four different medical ...
Medicare may cover sebaceous cyst removal if a healthcare professional deems it medically necessary, such as when the cyst affects movement, causes infection, or results in pain. Medicare groups ...
I am a 53-year-old male with severe left foot pain — mainly under the second and third toe joints — for two weeks that worsens while walking. The pain has spread to the top of the foot and lower calf, ...