Hand tumors or masses are common. The majority of hand tumors are benign, meaning they are not cancer. When malignant, or cancerous, most of these tumors are types of skin cancer. Cancers within ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a ganglion cyst removed in 2018. I had no pain before it was removed, nor since — until now. I can see a very small lump forming, and it seems to be hitting a nerve. There is ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a marble-sized ganglion cyst on the top/side of my foot, right in front of my ankle bone. It’s not painful in and of itself, but if I put pressure on it, like sitting on the ...

Most cysts, tumors, and other lesions on the hand and wrist can be diagnosed in your office. A trio of experts provides step-by-step guidance. This is the first of a two-part series. Part 2 will ...

A lump on your wrist or hand is likely not harmful. A bump that feels like bone is likely a carpal boss, a movable bump is typically a ganglion cyst, and a lump on the palm of your hand may be ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: I had a ganglion cyst removed in 2018. I had no pain before it was removed, nor since — until now. I can see a very small lump forming, and it seems to be hitting a nerve. There is ...