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If u can feel lymph node just above arm pit & its less than 1 cm diameter is it still dangerous/lymphoma? i feel 2 there, slightly movable. 25 male

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Probably not: Lymph nodes that remain less than 1 cm are usually of no concern for malignancy. If they grow beyond 1cm and persist beyond a few weeks, you should have them checked by a health care professional.

Answered 2/9/2015

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A member asked:

If u can feel lymph node just above arm pit & its less than 1 cm diameter is it still dangerous/lymphoma? i feel 2 there, slightly movable. 25 male

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