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I have a hard lump under my left arm pit; is this cancer?

Carrie
09/30/08
Carrie
Topics:breast cancer symptons

I noticed this lump laying down on Sunday.  It is now Tuesday and I feel like the lump is bigger.  It is hard and seems really weird shaped although I can see it.  It is under my skin.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Hi Carrie: Breast/armpit lumps can be a number of things; a cyst, a fibroadenoma, an infection, some other fibroid-type issue... or a tumor, benign or cancerous. There's just no telling till you get it examined. So best to call the doctor and make an appointment. Don't panic, though; the vast majority of breast/armpit lumps are due to some other cause. Good luck - PJH

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