November 4, 2023

1400H - 1500H
Via Zoom

Empowerment
FAT TUMOR
objective - for
LIPOMA
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.
 November 4, 2023
1400H - 1500H
Via Zoom
Welcome all!

MUTE yourself but always

Empowerment show your video picture.
FAT TUMOR
objective - for Sign in your name, FB
LIPOMA
laypeople to have an account, or email address in
the Chat Box! Include names
essential of companions attending.
understanding of Use the Chat Box to ask
LIPOMAS in their questions and make
comments while the PEP TALK
health management. is on.

There will be group pictures

at start and end of PEP TALK –
show your face in video.
Reminder after the PEP
Talk:

Take the Online Learning

cum Evaluation Test
Exercise (OLETE) for
mastery of learning and
have a perfect score to get
a Certificate.

Link is in Chat Box.

Reminder:
50 OLETE Certificates = 1
Voucher for ROJoson
Telemedical Consultation
 ROJOSON’S REQUEST:
Empowerment
FAT TUMOR FEEDBACK TO THIS
objective - for PEP TALK!
LIPOMA
laypeople to have an
essential Pls. type in your
understanding of feedback in the chat
LIPOMAS in their box during the open
forum and before we
health management. adjourn!

Thank you!
 LET’S NOW HAVE A
GROUP PICTURE
Empowerment TAKING BEFORE WE
FAT TUMOR START PEP TALK
objective - for
LIPOMA PROPER IN 2
laypeople to have an MINUTES!
essential
understanding of Pls. turn on your
LIPOMAS in their video!
health management. Show your face!
 ROJoson PEP Talk
Empowerment
FAT TUMOR
objective - for
LIPOMA I have a Patient
laypeople to have an Empowerment
essential Program in which I
understanding of like to empower the
LIPOMAS in their lay people or
patients to take
health management.
control in the
management of
their health.
I started the PEP Talk
on May 15, 2021.
There are 3 courses
in the PEP Talk.
I completed the Core
Course on October 9,
2021.
 From October 23,
2021 onwards, I have
been tackling Health
Disorder and Health
Issue Courses. This
may take 3 years or
longer depending on
our enthusiasm,
discipline and
perseverance.
 My PEP TALK today is
entitled:

Empowerment FAT TUMOR

FAT TUMOR
objective - for LIPOMA
LIPOMA
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.
 Empowerment
FAT TUMOR
objective - for
LIPOMA
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.
FAT TUMOR Contents Disclaimer:
LIPOMA • What is a lipoma?
• What is the hypothesized cause of lipomas? ROJoson PEP Talk
• Is lipoma cancerous? contains ROJoson’s
• Where are lipomas commonly located? Thoughts,
• What is the most common complication of Perceptions,
lipomas if not treated? Opinions and
• How to recognize and diagnose lipomas? Recommendations
• What is the treatment for lipomas? (TPORs) culled from
• Do lipomas recur after an operation? experiences of other
professionals and
ROJoson.
FAT TUMOR What is a lipoma?
LIPOMA
A lipoma is a slow-growing, fatty tumor that's
most often situated between your skin and the
underlying muscle layer. It may be situated in the
muscle layer.
FAT TUMOR What is the hypothesized cause of lipomas?
LIPOMA
The cause of lipomas isn't fully understood.

They tend to run in families, so genetic factors

likely play a role in their development.
FAT TUMOR Is lipoma cancerous?
LIPOMA
NO. Lipomas are not cancerous. They are benign.
However, there is such a thing as LIPOSARCOMA
which is a cancer arising from the fatty tissues.
LIPOSARCOMA is rare.

LIPOMAS are very common.

FAT TUMOR Where are lipomas commonly located?
LIPOMA
They commonly occur in the neck, shoulders,
back, abdomen, arms and thighs.

Anywhere where there is fatty tissue.

FAT TUMOR What is the most common complication of
LIPOMA lipomas if not treated?

Increase in size but very slow.

Rarely, does it cause pain.

FAT TUMOR How to recognize and diagnose lipomas?
LIPOMA
By inspection and palpation.

• There is bulge or tumor underneath the skin.

• The tumor can be any size.
• The consistency of the tumor is soft.
• The tumor is solid and not cystic (containing
fluid).
• The tumor is not fixed to the overlying skin and
underlying tissue like the muscle and fascia.
FAT TUMOR What is the treatment for lipomas?
LIPOMA
WATCHFUL WAITING
One can usually leave a lipoma alone especially if
small (if it doesn't cause discomfort or cosmetic
problems).

SURGERY
If the lipoma is big and causing discomfort or
cosmetic problems.
FAT TUMOR Do lipomas recur after an operation?
LIPOMA
Lipomas may recur in the same spot where the
operation was done if they were not removed
entirely or new ones occurring in the adjacent
areas.

Lipomas may occur in other parts of the body

other than in the original area where a lipoma
was removed.
FAT TUMOR Some Images on LIPOMAS
LIPOMA
FAT TUMOR Some Images on LIPOMAS
LIPOMA
FAT TUMOR Some Images on LIPOMAS
LIPOMA
FAT TUMOR Contents
Summary
LIPOMA • What is a lipoma?
• What is the hypothesized cause of lipomas? Take Away
• Is lipoma cancerous?
• Where are lipomas commonly located?
• What is the most common complication of
lipomas if not treated?
• How to recognize and diagnose lipomas?
• What is the treatment for lipomas?
• Do lipomas recur after an operation?
FAT TUMOR Be always in touch with reliable medical Take Away in
LIPOMA information on LIPOMAS. relation to
Patient
Knowledge is power; it gives power. Empowerment
Use the 4Ks of Patient Empowerment:
Kaalaman, Kakayanan, Karapatan and
Kapangyarihan
to gain greater control over decisions /
make better decisions on LIPOMAS in your
health management.
 Empowerment
FAT TUMOR
objective - for
LIPOMA
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.
Reminder after the PEP
Talk:

Take the Online Learning

cum Evaluation Test
Exercise (OLETE) for
mastery of learning and
have a perfect score to get
a Certificate.

Link is in Chat Box.

Reminder:
50 OLETE Certificates = 1
Voucher for ROJoson
Telemedical Consultation
 ROJOSON’S REQUEST:
Empowerment
FAT TUMOR FEEDBACK TO THIS
objective - for PEP TALK!
LIPOMA
laypeople to have an
essential Pls. type in your
understanding of feedback in the chat
LIPOMAS in their box during the open
forum and before we
health management. adjourn!

Thank you!
 LET’S NOW HAVE A
GROUP PICTURE
Empowerment TAKING BEFORE WE
FAT TUMOR START Q&A AND
objective - for
LIPOMA INTERACTIONS!
laypeople to have an
essential Pls. turn on your
understanding of video!
LIPOMAS in their Show your face!
health management.