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Lump on arm above my armpit. No idea what it is.

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Okay, so I'm sixteen years old.
I have a lump on my right arm, above my armpit. No idea what it is. I don't know if you'd class it as non-moveable, it moves with my arm, if that makes sense. So, if I roll my arm around, if moves with my arm.
Anyway, it's never gotten any bigger from when I first found it.
I also get breathless easily. It goes away when I sleep, and takes a couple of minutes or so to come back in the morning.
I know these are both symptoms of cancer, so I'm very scared. I think about it all the time, it's always in the back of my mind. It's almost as I've accepted that its cancer, and that I'm going to die.
I also have social anxiet and moderate OCD, so I was wondering if there was a stress element coming into the breathlessness thing. I also am prone to panic attacks and get scared and panicky very easily. Like..even if I'm home alone, I start thinking about horrible things which could happen, and get myself all worked up.
Anyway, I have no other symptoms of cancer. No tiredness, no losing appetite, no bloody excrement or anything like that.
I just really want some advice. Some comforting advice.
Many thanks.
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replied March 20th, 2012
Welcome to e health forum.

The lump in question appears to be a benign lymph node.

Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system, where white blood cells (lymphocytes) mature and ‎undergo clonal multiplication. The lymphocytes are important for fighting the infection and clearing the ‎viruses and bacteria from the body. Hence during any infection it is common for the lymph nodes to ‎increase in size and also become a bit tender (pain on application of pressure). ‎Most lymph nodes usually subside on their own or remain at a specific site for longer duration without causing any issues.

There is no need for any treatment for this issue. You should consult with a psychiatrist who can help you control your anxiety and stress issues. Behavior therapy and counselling would be very important to help you get rid of such anxiety and stress.



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