I have a small to mid size lump under my left arm kinda in the arm pit area and it is soft as well as moveable. Is this signs or things that sounds like a sist or cancer thanks for all the answers.
2007-03-14 16:55:58 · 8 answers · asked by Mr. Ronny & Kelly B 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
If it's soft and movable it's most likely a cyst. It's soft because it's filled with fluid. Cancerous nodules are hard and immovable because they invade the surrounding tissue. You should still have it looked at though, because it may become infected. Have it drained.
2007-03-14 17:05:29 · answer #1 · answered by LolaCorolla 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you had a recent infection? sounds like a lymph node:
Swollen Lymph Nodes - Non-Cancerous Symptoms
*Enlarged and swollen lymph nodes that are very tender
*Swollen glands that have a fairly smooth texture and soft to the touch
* Swollen lymph nodes that are moveable with palpation
*Swollen lymph nodes that are more isolated and clearly defined
*Swollen lymph nodes may change size within days.
You might get a health care provider to check u out.
2007-03-15 00:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by richard w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a cyst. You need to see a doctor to be sure. It could be a swollen lymph node, if yor body is fighting off an infection. PLEASE get it checked out ASAP. It could be nothing, it could be Lymphoma. No one can tell for sure without proper medical tests.
If you have reason to suspect Lymphoma, here is a site with great info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
2007-03-15 08:25:37 · answer #3 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably not cancerous, but it would be wise to check it out as soon as possible, just in case.
2007-03-15 00:03:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have that exact same thing! but only get it around my period time, i think. but yeah if you find a good answer you should let me know because ive been worrying about it too!
2007-03-15 00:32:57 · answer #5 · answered by Lexi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cyst can be moveable...it could also be a zit...have it checked by a Dr.
2007-03-15 00:04:58 · answer #6 · answered by Chrys 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sometimes it can be blocked duct that eventually goes away and is harmless.
2007-03-15 00:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so...
2007-03-18 17:56:19 · answer #8 · answered by arip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋