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A few weeks ago i had a pea size lymph node in my left armpit. since then the lymph node has completely gone away. but now i get random pain in my left breast where the lymph node was. could this be a sign of breast cancer?

Q: a few weeks ago i had a pea size lymph node in my left armpit. since then the lymph node has completely gone away. but now i get random pain in my left breast where the lymph node was. could this be a sign of breast cancer?

: The issues may be unrelated. For your peace of mind see a doctor for an evaluation, as it is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

The issues may be unrelated. For your peace of mind see a doctor for an evaluation, as it is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. Wish you good health!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/11/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Overwhelming chances are -No. But you must have a breast exam screening and followup periodically by your GYN

Answered 6/20/2022

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A member asked:

A few weeks ago i had a pea size lymph node in my left armpit. since then the lymph node has completely gone away. but now i get random pain in my left breast where the lymph node was. could this be a sign of breast cancer?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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