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Q: lump under armpit

asked by: Minkysue on January 24th, 2008

New User

3 years ago when pregnant I developed a lump under my armpit, the doctor said it was nothing and it went away I get them every now and then. I just noticed I have another one, it is about the size of a pecan and it is a bit painful. Is this normal or is it something i should be concerned about?

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MandMs

replied on February 4th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Is only one armpit affected?
Do you usually get lumps on the same spot?
What does the skin of the lump look like?

Minkysue

replied on February 5th, 2008

New User

Well this was the first time it came upon the other armpit and yes it is always in the same place.

Ivy25

replied on February 9th, 2008

New User

You might want to go to the doctor again and tell them your problem it might be nothing but you can never know.

Minkysue

replied on February 10th, 2008

New User

Thanks, I have an appointment to go to the doctor because you are right it is better to know and be wrong than to not know.

MandMs

replied on February 20th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

For how long the initial lump was persistent?
Definitely, you should visit a doctor. Always, remember that breast cancer can enlarge the armpit lymph nodes even when the breast itself seems perfectly normal.

Waiting for your post!
Best wishes!
Marija

Ivy25

replied on February 25th, 2008

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No problem. That's what we are here for Very Happy

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