Is lipoma dangerous? Is it a cancer?

[Awanish]

Hi, I am 28 years old, I got a swelling on my back. I am not feeling any pain. I don't even have any history of illness. It's growing beneath the skin. Do I need to see a doctor? My friend told me that it might be lipoma. Is lipoma dangerous? Is it a cancer? I have not informed anyone in my family. My parents will be worried. I am also anxious about it. Please leave your suggestions.

[Nimmy]

@awanish A lipoma is a round or oval-shaped lump of tissue that grows just beneath the skin. It’s made of fat, moves easily when you touch it and doesn’t usually cause pain. Lipomas can appear anywhere on the body, but they’re most common on the back, trunk (torso), arms, shoulders and neck. Lipomas are benign soft tissue tumors. They grow slowly and are not cancerous. Most lipomas don’t need treatment. If a lipoma is bothering you, your healthcare provider can remove it with an outpatient procedure. As an alternative to lipoma surgery, your provider may recommend liposuction to remove the lipoma. Your provider uses a long, thin needle to remove fatty tissue from the growth.