Breast cancer - lump under my armpit Posted: 01-18-08 04:05am
I am 16 and I recently found a lump under
my armpit. This sort of concerns me
because a good family friend died of
breast cancer a few years ago. The lump
isn't too big but it has grown. It hurts
when i move my arm and when I press on it.
I have had a bad cold/sinus infection. Is
that relevant? Also I had a surgery to
replace my acl with a cadaver about 5
weeks ago and am not sure if that could
also cause something? Please respond.
Thanks.
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Cancers Answer A3561 Posted: 01-30-08 03:46am
There are many possible diagnoses for the
“lump under your armpit” ; you chose
the worst one. A breast cancer can
metastasize in the armpit’s lymph nodes,
which can manifest as a lump under the
armpit. But it is a very rare possibility
in case of 16 years old girl. Other
conditions conditions can cause “lump
under the armpit” such as a: furuncle
(ingrown hair), inflamed lymph node, fat
gland cyst, skin tumor etc. You can
consult your GP for a precise diagnosis.
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