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Do lipomas under armpit have anything to do with maybe having a higher risk for breast cancer?
14 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Not to my knowledge: I am not aware of any condition of an increased incidence of breast cancer and axillary lipomas.
Answered 12/10/2013
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No: Lipomas are not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Established reasons of increased risk of breast cancer are : (1) in immediate family member (mother, sister, daughter) or (2) positive brca-1 or brca-2 gene.
Answered 6/6/2013
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No. : It is not a risk factor. If it is large and is painful you can have it removed.
Answered 3/17/2013
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No: Lipomas do not place one at higher risk for breast cancer.
Answered 9/29/2016
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