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I have found a bump in my armpits last. night it is not too big and it does not swelling. is this some kind of cyst or cancer?
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Temporary: Lumps could occur from lymphatic's, or sometimes a reaction to deodorant. Other people get recurrent gland infection. If they persist, enlarge or hardened, have them checked by your doctor.
Answered 12/26/2017
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