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i have a lump under my arm pit inside my skin its been a year now that its there what can it be

sanane
10/03/08
sanane
Topics:Breast Lump

it was big and used to hurt when i pressed down on it now its smaller and been there for a year i tryed squeezin it but its inside my skin nothing happens im scared. im only 16 years of age

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Friday, October 03, 2008

Hi - Sanane, at your age, breast cancer isn't something you should worry about; it's almost non-existent in teenagers. That lump could be a nerve bundle, a little aberration in the muscle, a lymph node or nodes gradually recovering from an infection... who knows?

 

Clearly you're concerned; next time you go for a physical, be sure to ask about it, OK? Or ask your school nurse. You need to set your mind at rest so you can get on with your life! Good luck - PJH

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