Breast Cancer: If you have a lump in you armpit can you have breast cancer

If you have a lump in you armpit can you have breast cancer?
i have a lump in my armpit which feels very strange. it's the size of an earser top (not that tall) Could it be a sign of breast cancer?
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1 :
no. we have lymph nodes there, so if u feel one swollen you might be getting sick, so get antibiotics soon
2 :
There's a chance it could be. Any time you have an inexplicable lump, you should definitely have it seen about.
3 :
you should definitely get it checked out, but it could be a boil, pimple or even a hair bump. Does it hurt? Can you squeeze anything out of it?
4 :
I suppose it could be that. It could also be Hodgkin's Lymphoma. That is how my boyfriend found his. I am not trying to scare you but you should get it checked. 9 times out of 10 it is a cyst. The doctor will always tell you to get it checked though. They can tell on an ultra sound if it is solid or filled with fluid (a cyst). If it is that small it is probably nothing though. Make an appointment to get it looked at so you do not have to be worried. Best wishes.
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Yes. It could be cancerous may not be also. Many of the breast cancers are diagnosed much earlier than they can produce any symptoms. Routine use of mammogram helps women to identify the breast cancer long before it can cause any symptoms. In the early stages breast cancer may be asymptomatic and women may notice only a breast lump. As the breast cancer progresses the cancer cells can invade in to the surrounding normal structures and other distant organs and this may lead to development of symptoms. Any one or more of the following may occur during various stages of progression of breast cancer. * A lump (mass) in the breast, these lumps are most commonly painless (or as a matter of fact any other part of the body) * Swelling or thickness of the breast * Redness, swelling and or pain in the breast * Lump in the arm pit area due to the spread of breast cancer to the lymph nodes in that area * New mole or an obvious change in the appearance of an existing wart or mole * Areas of warmth or redness in the breast * Development of asymmetry of the breast * Inversion or changes in the appearance of the nipple * Flattening or indentation on the skin of the breast. This may indicate a change in the underlying structures. * Scaling or redness or a change of color or texture of the skin of the breast or Areola (such as dimpling, puckering, or scaliness) * Unusual dimpling in the breast which may indicate adhesion to underlying structures * Discharge from the breast or nipple. This can be clear, dark or bloody in nature. * Burning, itching or scaling of nipples. * Pain or tenderness in the breast or underarm area. If this does not relive over time possibility of breast cancer should be considered * Infection or inflammation of breast * Development of breast abscess * Bone pain may occur during the late stages of breast cancer due to involvement of bone * Change in the mental status, seizure, and neurological events can occur in the late stage of the disease due to involvement of brain or spinal cord * Jaundice may occur in the later stages of breast cancer due to the involvement of liver or surrounding structures. * Chest pain and difficulty in breathing may occur in the late stages of the disease due to involvement of lung and surrounding structures. Any changes in the breast should be reported to a doctor without delay. Symptoms can be caused by cancer or by a number of less serious conditions. Early diagnosis is especially important for breast cancer because the disease responds best to treatment before it has spread. The earlier breast cancer is found and treated, the better a woman's chance for complete recovery

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If you have a lump in you armpit can you have breast cancer