Advice pls ??

Hey guys!! I'm 18 years of age and a few days ago found a small hard but moveable lump underneath the skin in my armpit. It was only painful when I pressed or pinched it firmly. I did not do anything and four days later it has reduced significantly in size and is nearly gone. I was wondering how likely it is that this is cancer? Is it necessary to get this checked by a doctor if it has gone? 
thank you 

  • Hi, I've recently found a lump in my neck(gland) and I am waiting for a scan, I've had 5 lots of antibitocs and even though it seems to calm down and isn't so aggressive, it comes back up within days. 

     

    Keep an eye on it, if it starts to enlarge again go seek medical advice off GP, if not it could mean you've had a infection but now getting better. 

     

    Try not to worry!!

  • Hello Minnie,

    We all occasionally have small moveable lumps in our body which is usually a small swollen gland and the fact that it is nearly gone says that it is no way connected to cancer.

    If you still are concerned, why not check it out with a docter.

  • Hi, if it's going then it was probably just some sort of irritation/ infection.

    ive had the same problem for 4 months now and it hasn't decreased! I'm finding it considerably difficult to get the doctors to do anything about it unfortunately. I keep being told to keep an eye on it....so as you can imagine I'm worried sick about what it could be and feeling helpless. 
     

    If it continues to show up or change in size etc then Its probably best to contact your doctor and go from there.