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Pain under my left arm that goes all the way down the side of my left breast what can it be. i'm very scared of breast ca ?

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Dr. Ann Agnew answered

See a doctor: Pain under your armpit may or may not be anything serious. Pain is not a usual symptom of great cancer but you could have swollen lymph nodes or inflamed sweat glands. You should have the area examined by a physician

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/11/2015

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A member asked:

Pain under my left arm that goes all the way down the side of my left breast what can it be. i'm very scared of breast ca ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ann Agnew answered

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

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