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A member asked:
Does a painless lymph node under the armpit always mean cancer? i'm a bit worried because what seems to be a lymph node under my armpit is painless.
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No: The overwhelmingly vast majority of palpable lymph nodes don't represent cancer in the node. That said, you should consult your doctor if you continue to be concerned.
Answered 10/29/2018
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