Question 1

what does a cancer-related armpit lump feel like?

Accepted Answer

Like a lump: I am not trying to be funny but often you cannot tell malignant vs. Non-malignant masses. Inflammed nodes are sometimes tender but don't depend on that. If you have palpable masses under the armpit, have 'em checked.  Best to you.

Question 2

is armpit lump on breast cancer painful?

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Usually no: however if you have an axillary (arm pit) lump, it is better to have a good breast examination and a mammogram if needed, wish you well

Question 3

17 female. painful, skin colored, about 1.5 cm diameter armpit lump. disappeared completely after 2 weeks. no other symptoms. could it be cancer?

Accepted Answer

No,: cancers tend to keep growing and do not get smaller and disappear.  More likely a benign reactive lymph node or cyst

Question 4

under armpit lump and chills what checkup should i do without making it obvious to my mom that i think i might have cancer. do i have cancer? im 18

Accepted Answer

Less Likely: I think you should speak to your MOm right away and let her know what is happening to you. There are many other causes of a swollen lymph node in the arm pit (axilla) including and infection that needs treatment with an antibiotic. The less likely cause is a "cancer". Please see your doctor right away and also speak to your Mom.

Question 5

woke up with sudden armpit lump.very small beneath skin.pain to touch.no redness.a bit raised skin.i scratched abit.no family history of cancer.cause?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: This sound like it could be inflammation of hair follicle or other small irritation. Watch it and if still present after month or one menstrual cycle have it looked at. Sounds benign at this juncture but hard to say for certain without examining it.

Question 6

marble size lump  in armpit ,aching  and in left  side of breast,noticed last august .my dad ,2 aunts 2 uncles died  of cancer. i'm 50?

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Need more info: Are you 16 or 50? 
It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor.

Question 7

hard lump on bone in armpit. it doesn't hurt but it's been there for 4-6 months could i have cancer?

Accepted Answer

Calcified Nodule: Your armpit is usually mostly fat and pilosebaceous glands and maybe some lymph nodes. What you may have is not a bone but most likely a calcified cyst or calcified lymph node. If you have a family history of cancer, see your doctor for definitive diagnostic biopsy..

Question 8

hard painful under the skin lumps in armpit! cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably lymph gland: More likely you have infected lymph glands.  See your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.  Left untreated, these may develop into open sores.

Question 9

felt a hard tiny painless lump just below the skin of my upper armpit. it's round and it feels like those small silver balls on cakes you eat. i can get it between 2 fingers and wiggle it around with skin but it feels hard as a rock? scared cancer?

Accepted Answer

: The Small size snd mobility make it less likely  to be cancerous. Keep an eye on it and if it’s not getting larger you won’t have to worry.

Question 10

i found a small painless, hard lump in my breast / armpit area. no history of breast cancer in family. i'm not able to manipulat it. mainly in breast.

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: If is not feasible to know what you are feeling. You may be feeling a rib rather than a mass in the breast. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation.
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17 female. painful, skin colored, about 1.5 cm diameter armpit lump. disappeared completely after 2 weeks. no other symptoms. could it be cancer?

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Under armpit lump and chills what checkup should i do without making it obvious to my mom that i think i might have cancer. do i have cancer? im 18

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Woke up with sudden armpit lump.very small beneath skin.pain to touch.no redness.a bit raised skin.i scratched abit.no family history of cancer.cause?

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Marble size lump in armpit ,aching and in left side of breast,noticed last august .my dad ,2 aunts 2 uncles died of cancer. i'm 50?

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Hard lump on bone in armpit. it doesn't hurt but it's been there for 4-6 months could i have cancer?

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Hard painful under the skin lumps in armpit! cancer?

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Felt a hard tiny painless lump just below the skin of my upper armpit. it's round and it feels like those small silver balls on cakes you eat. i can get it between 2 fingers and wiggle it around with skin but it feels hard as a rock? scared cancer?

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I found a small painless, hard lump in my breast / armpit area. no history of breast cancer in family. i'm not able to manipulat it. mainly in breast.

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