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
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Posted: 02-27-08 02:43am
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.
Waiting for your post!
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izzybubble
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Posted: 02-27-08 10:46am
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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Hi, izzybubble! Posted: 03-03-08 04:22am
Have you got your mammogram results?
Have you been checked with an ultrasound,
too?
Thinking of you!
Marija
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izzybubble
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Posted: 03-03-08 09:30am
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
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Posted: 03-13-08 04:22am
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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