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Q: lump in armpit
asked by: izzybubble on February 25th, 2008
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I found a lump in my left armpit about 3 months ago, it is not painful and seems to remain the same size. I don't feel any noticible lumps in my breast , but the left one feels bumpier than the other. I don't have any other symptoms, except a little tenderness with the left breast. I am going to the doctor this week. Should I be concerned?FYI -I am a 41 year old female and have not been sick . the node seems to be the 2-3 cm or more.
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MandMs
replied on February 27th, 2008
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Have you noticed some changes around your nipple?
Although, these signs you find can be benign, it is very important to visit a doctor.
Breast cancer can enlarge the armpit lymph nodes even when the breast itself seems perfectly normal.

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izzybubble
replied on February 27th, 2008
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Does not appear to be any changes, I did go for a mammogram this morning. I guess I am concerned that is breast cancer , I have not been in for a mammogram for 3 years, shame on me , I know.
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MandMs
replied on March 3rd, 2008
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Hi, izzybubble!
Have you got your mammogram results?
Have you been checked with an ultrasound, too?

Thinking of you!
Marija
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izzybubble
replied on March 3rd, 2008
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No, I have not received the results yet, I am hoping I will today. If the mammogram results come out okay is that all I should worry about, my dr. did not state any further tests. Thank you so much.
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MandMs
replied on March 13th, 2008
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If a certain area of concern is found by the mammogram, ultrasound is a good test to look at that. It also helps to tell the difference between cysts and solid masses without using a needle to draw out fluid.
When the tests show that you might have breast cancer, biopsy is done, because it's the only way to know for sure.
There is an incidence of about 15% false negative mammogram readings (the mammogram is negative, although the doctor has felt a discrete breast lump)
If this is a case, biopsy of a discrete lump needs to be performed.
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