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Small, painless, non noticeable unless felt, pea size bump in my right armpit, very movable feels like a ball under my skin. could it be cancerous?
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Not likely: See your dr., especially if you are sick or losing weight for no obvious reason.
Answered 1/4/2016
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Probably no: It sounds like a benign lymph node. However, you should make sure that it goes away in 1-2 weeks. If not, you should see your doctor.
Answered 1/5/2019
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