Sore/tender Lump In Armpit Posted: 12-15-07 15:32pm
I am a seventeen year-old female and I
just have a question.....it started about
a week ago. I noticed that there was a
really sore spot in my right armpit,
closer to my breast. If I pushed a little
I could feel somewhat of a lump, but I
didn't think anything of it. It would hurt
to put my arm down.
It went away, but just yesterday I noticed
the same thing thing in my left
armpit....it's really sore and tender. I
don't really think it's anything, but I
thought it wouldn't hurt to ask if someone
had any ideas about if it's something
serious or not. I would really love to not
have breast cancer or something....
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Posted: 12-19-07 15:51pm
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Ivy25
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Posted: 02-09-08 21:47pm
Most breast lumps aren't cancerous. Yet
the most common sign of breast cancer for
both men and women is a lump or thickening
in the breast. Often, the lump is
painless. Other potential signs of breast
cancer include:
A spontaneous clear or bloody discharge
from your nipple, often associated with a
breast lump
Retraction or indentation of your nipple
A change in the size or contours of your
breast
Any flattening or indentation of the skin
over your breast
Redness or pitting of the skin over your
breast, like the skin of an orange
A number of conditions other than breast
cancer can cause your breasts to change in
size or feel. Breast tissue changes
naturally during pregnancy and or your
menstrual cycle. Other possible causes of
breast changes include fibrocystic
changes, cysts, fibroadenomas, infection
or injury.
If you find a lump or other change in your
breast — even if a recent mammogram was
normal — see your doctor for evaluation.
You may want to wait through one menstrual
cycle before seeing your doctor. If the
change hasn't gone away after a month,
have it evaluated as soon as possible!
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