Rachael Misfud, 38, was diagnosed with cancer nine months after being waitlisted for what was thought to be a benign cyst ...

A cyst is a saclike pocket of tissue containing air, pus, fluid, or other materials. They are usually benign (noncancerous) ...

Dr Khandelwal shares a list of common benign lump types: Cysts: These fluid-filled sacs often form under the skin due to blocked oil glands, infections, or injury. Sebaceous and ganglion cysts ...

Underarms: Lumps or bumps in your armpits could be swollen lymph nodes. That might mean skin cancer has spread. Palms of your hand: Skin cancer here can look like a bruise or an irregular spot.

If you check your body regularly for changes, you can detect cancer early. Here is how, from spotting moles to feeling for ...

Skin cancer stands as the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United States, bringing about millions of cases annually.

Painful armpit lumps are often due to a swollen axillary lymph node under the armpit. This is usually a sign that the body is fighting an infection, but it can sometimes indicate cancer.