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It's a pain on the side of my left breast going towards my armpit?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Have it checked: Any breast pain should be checked and followed up with a mammogram or ultrasound. All the best.

Answered 8/24/2015

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A member asked:

It's a pain on the side of my left breast going towards my armpit?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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