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lump in underarm

lump in underarm

Three days ago I have noticed a lump in my left armpit... it is painful.. My husband thinks Ishould wait and see what happens... it is about the size of a large marble... My question is how long should I wait and get it checked out ... for I have no insurance.... can someone advise me...
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Dear Sooscared, A lump in the armpit can be caused by a variety of things. It does not mean that it is cancer.  It may be a swollen lymph node, or an ingrown hair causing an inflammatory response.  I cannot say how long you should wait to have it checked out.  If it is causing you discomfort, worsens, or you develope a fever you should get it checked sooner rather than later, not because it may be cancerous but you may need to be treated for infection.  If this persists but doesn't change or worsen having it checked by a health care professional who can examine this in conjunction with a history and physical exam, would be the first step in determining the cause.
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