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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
Pain in armpit
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Dec 26, 2001 12:00AM
Dear Bobber, Pain in the armpit is not a usual sign of breast cancer. There may be many other reason's for this, could be something muscular, injury etc. Without further evaluation it is hard to say what could be causing your discomfort, the first step would be to discuss with your doctor for further evaluation.
Member Comments (3)
by yittlebud, May 29, 2002 12:00AM
I too have had a "jabbing" pain under my left armpit/side...my outer left breast is tender to the touch..I am scheduled for my yearly mammogram next week...The pain has been off and on esp the last week ...I am wondering if it is an inflammation ...
by worries, Jun 07, 2002 12:00AM
I just noticed this small, hard, and painful lump underneath my armpits beneath the skin. I have never had anything like this and am really worried. Should it be something to worry so much about? Will it go away?
