A member asked:

Recurring swollen lump under left armpit. painful not red. in last, had swollen glands behind ear for months at a time. worried about cancer. ?

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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Not likely for you: Your age argues against this being a cancer. It is suspicious for some kind of infection or inflammatory problem. Consider seeing a surgeon or dermatologist to discuss the possibility of hidradenitis.

Answered 4/21/2016

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