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Q: cluster of hard lumps in armpit
asked by: woof200 on February 10th, 2008
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I've got what feels like a cluster of hard lumps (2 or 3?) under my arm. I know that many things could cause these, but I'm particularly worried because they are in an area in which changes have occurred over the past six months or so. This is hard to describe, but it's a noticable (I can see it in the mirror) "pooch" in this area, a different contour that wasn't there before and that is unilateral. Previously, I didn't detect any lumps within the "pooch", but now I do.

I'm 44, female, with a history of a hurthle cell ademoma of the thyroid but no other health problems.

Can anyone give me any insight?

Many thanks!
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MandMs
replied on February 12th, 2008
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Have you noticed changes in appearance of your breasts, too?
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woof200
replied on February 12th, 2008
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Hi MandMs.

No, no changes that I can see/feel. My breasts are fairly dense, however, so it's hard to tell. But nothing remarkable, no.

My breasts have been very painful for the last two months (bilaterally), but I think this may be due to peri-menopause... I've read that painful breasts can be a symptom. Perhaps the lumps are also related to peri-m?

I'm going to my GP tomorrow and will see what she thinks.

Thanks, M.
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JACK37
replied on February 21st, 2008
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Get check out by a doctor right away. This could be cancer. I wish you the Best.

Jack
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MandMs
replied on February 25th, 2008
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woof2001!
Have you visited your doctor?
What you were told?

Waiting for your post!
Marija
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