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Woman’s ‘Harmless’ Head Lump Was Cancer Eating Through Her Skull
- Katrina developed a golf-ball-sized lump on her head that she initially believed was a cyst, but it was later identified as cancer affecting her skull.
- Her GP considered the lump likely harmless and referred her to a dermatologist for removal.
- During the procedure, doctors found a mass and saw part of Katrina’s brain through a hole in her skull.
- Tests revealed multiple skull lesions, including a 3 cm hole, and a bone marrow biopsy confirmed incurable myeloma; doctors said she might not survive a year without treatment.
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Woman’s ‘harmless’ head lump was cancer eating through her skull
Her GP told her it was likely a harmless cyst and she was referred to a dermatologist to have it removed.
·Missoula, United States
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In England, a 38-year-old woman's life changed when she thought a small bump on her forehead was a 'harmless cyst' after hospital tests revealed it had pierced her skull and reached her brain, indicating a deadly disease.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right6Center22Last UpdatedBias Distribution65% Center
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65% Center
L 18%
C 65%
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