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Suggest Treatment For Small Lump On Armpit

Idiscovered a small hard lump deep in my armpit 3 weeks ago it doesnot hurt but i had breast cancer in the other breast 9 years ago and had the lymph nodes removed in the other armpit is this a symptom of the cancer having developed in the other breast
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Your query is appropriate. Strict vigilance is necessary if you have been operated previously for breast cancer. But the is no need to be anxious. Lymph node enlargement is also a sign of infection and may not always suggest carcinoma. You should palpate the breast carefully to find out if there is a mass or lump in the breast. Palpate all the quadrants. Also palpate the axillary anterior and posterior wall and deep in axilla. You may need a mammography. Consultation with you previous doctor is necessary.
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Suggest Treatment For Small Lump On Armpit

Your query is appropriate. Strict vigilance is necessary if you have been operated previously for breast cancer. But the is no need to be anxious. Lymph node enlargement is also a sign of infection and may not always suggest carcinoma. You should palpate the breast carefully to find out if there is a mass or lump in the breast. Palpate all the quadrants. Also palpate the axillary anterior and posterior wall and deep in axilla. You may need a mammography. Consultation with you previous doctor is necessary.