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Enlarged Axilla Node/ Mass on back of Neck

I had been feeling very tired with sore throats and hoarseness for a few months and discovered an enlargment under left armpit. Dr put me on Singulair, which has helped with the fatigue and sent me for an ultrasound and blood work. Bloodwork came back fine. Dr said that the node they examined looks fine but enlarged and it was not the one that is causing a problem (???) so he is sending me to a general surgeon next week. I also have had a stiff /sore neck and pain in lower spine for several months and an enlarged something on the back left side of my neck, close to spine, beneath hair line. More of a large mass than a lump, if that makes any sense. I went to Othropedic Dr to rule out a skeletel problem.  He said that other than normal degenerative disease, neck and back look fine.  A few days later, however, he called me up and is sending me for a chest Xray and CT Scan of chest. While I find it odd that an Orthropedic Dr would order such tests, he was involved in my mothers medical case of a benign tumor in spinal cord and eventual lung cancer.
Finally, my question: I feel that it is premature to go to a Surgeon regarding the armpit until it is determined exactly what is causing the armpit lump, what the neck bulge is,and if they are related or not.
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322973 tn?1239904438
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Hi,
In fact I think you must go to a surgeon right away. He can evaluate the armpit lump and the 'mass' at the nape of the neck. A mammogram and clinical breast examination is also indicated. Are you a smoker? Pl keep me posted.
All the best, and God Bless!
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322973 tn?1239904438
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
In the meanwhile, please consider quitting smoking.
It is the single most effective positive intervention you can make to improve your future health.
Having smoked for so long, it may be difficult to quit. Please seek professional help for this if required.
Good Luck!
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Avatar universal
Thank you for your response.  My appointment with the surgeon is tomorrow. I was sent for a mammogram two weeks ago and everything looked good. I have been smoking for 30 years.  I have never thought about how many years it has been until now. New development:  I bent down last night and felt a pulling sensation in chest area, left side, right below bra line. I noticed what appears to be another enlargement in that area. I will keep you posted.

Thanks Again!
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