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Armpit lump

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Hi there looking for some advice. I discovered a lump in my right armpit last week. It is painless and firm. I was actually at the breast clinic a few months ago regarding pain in my right breast. I get flare ups that last for a few months and stop me from being able to do sport etc. 

I felt like a complete time waster when I was there as they said they aren't interested in pain, at the time I wasn't suspicious of it being cancer I was just hoping for answers of why the pain flares and becomes really quite debilitating at times.

I'm really reluctant to go back regarding the lump incase they think I'm just completely over reacting.

from google it seems an armpit lump is rarely something to worry about it's in the centre of my armpit and can be felt when standing or lying. Has anyone had anything similar?

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    I've got an armpit lump - mine is quite low in the arm pit and partially into breast tissue, which they said was more unusual as it would normally be more central in the armpit. Do go and see your GP and get it checked out. I had an ultrasound and it was confirmed as a lipoma. The lump itself is painless and firm but I do get nerve pain into the breast sometimes or sometimes in my side. Apparently there are a lot of nerve endings in that area. They said leaving it alone was the best option for me.

    Don't worry about if they think you are over- reacting. Get the lump in your armpit checked out and good luck

     

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    I've got an armpit lump - mine is quite low in the arm pit and partially into breast tissue, which they said was more unusual as it would normally be more central in the armpit. Do go and see your GP and get it checked out. I had an ultrasound and it was confirmed as a lipoma. The lump itself is painless and firm but I do get nerve pain into the breast sometimes or sometimes in my side. Apparently there are a lot of nerve endings in that area. They said leaving it alone was the best option for me.

    Don't worry about if they think you are over- reacting. Get the lump in your armpit checked out and good luck

     

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