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Q: I have bout four lumps in my right breast and now I have a lump under my right arm pit worried?

Should I be worried bout the lump under my arm pit ?I also have discharge in the breast that have the lumps and sharp pain and tightin and swellon

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10/23/08 10:43pm

Hi - You need to go get those lumps looked at. A lump in the armpit can be a sign of infection... or it can be a sign of cancer. Breast and armpit lumps always need to be taken seriously and evaluated. So put that "worry" energy into action and call the doctor, OK? good luck - PJH

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