A member asked:

When i was breastfeeding my son 2 weeks ago under my left armpit started to hurt as he was trying to suckle. could it be cancer?

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Dr. Joseph Woods answered

Unlikely.: This is more likely to be from infection/irritation of your breast from nursing/feeding. There are lymphatic ducts that lead to the armpit from the breast/nipple area. If the breast does not get better with warm wet cloth massage, see your doctor.

Dr Kirk agreed

Answered 10/30/2012

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Probably not: Pain is not a common symptom of breast cancer. However i would alert your physician to these new symptoms.

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A member asked:

When i was breastfeeding my son 2 weeks ago under my left armpit started to hurt as he was trying to suckle. could it be cancer?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Joseph Woods answered

Dr Kirk agreed

Dr. Travis Kidner answered

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