I have a moveable lump the size of a pea under the skin in my arm pit. It isn't particularly painful, unless touched when it feels more uncomfortable. When squeezed it oozes pus. My doctor prescribed antibiotics yesterday. Should I be concerned it's cancer? I have no other symptoms
Hi. Welcome to HMC. You must be having abscess means infection which will subside with antibiotics and not cancer. If it is persistent and increasing in size you may need to do further tests but mostly you will not require it, so dont worry. Regards.
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What Is The Moveable Pea Sized Lump In My Armpit?
Hi. Welcome to HMC. You must be having abscess means infection which will subside with antibiotics and not cancer. If it is persistent and increasing in size you may need to do further tests but mostly you will not require it, so dont worry. Regards.