Skin Cancer Biopsy

[jswillard82]

I had a tumor removed from my buttocks. It was dark red, hard and it was getting bigger. I noticed it several months ago and thought it was a pimple but it kept getting bigger. So I went to the dermatologist and they said it was a tumor. They performed a curettage and electrodesiccation. They are sending it off for a biopsy. Does anyone know much about these? I have never had one before. A little worried. I am out in the sun allot!

[Sara_MHModerator]

Hello and welcome to the forum.  I am sorry you have this worry but am glad you are under a doctor's care.  Please let us know what the biopsy reveals. We want you to know that many tumors on the skin are benign or non cancerous.  This article has a list of those https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/skin-cysts-tumors.  Things like warts are considered tumors, Seborrheic keratoses, Dermatofibromas, and lipomas.  So, there are numerous things this could be.   I would not worry until you need to as the odds are it is on the benign list of tumors.  Please do let us know the results.

[jswillard82]

Thank you very much! I will definitely let you know the results. I go back to get the results and the stitches out next Weds.

[Emily_MHManager]

Hi - did you ever get the results? How are you doing?

[jswillard82]

Yes I did! It was benign:) Thanks for asking! I am so grateful

[CurfewX]

I've been following your thread - so happy for you!

[Emily_MHManager]

That's fantastic! So happy to hear this :)

[jswillard82]

Thank you!