Breast Cancer question?

Question

I recently found a lump in the middle of my right armpit. I have been advised before that cancer would feel like the size of a BB pellet, and be hard as a rock. It is both. But, it is painful to the touch. I've never heard of a lump hurting, so I wanted to see if anyone knew anything before I head to the doctor. I'd rather have a good idea of what I'm dealing with, before I'm possibly told the worst.

Answer 1

From what you have explained it appears to be a swollen lymph node and it may not be Cancerous since you have started pain. Lump in the armpit generally turns to be Cancer. But accompanied with pain gives us some relief as not all lumps detected in the breast or armpits are cancerous. But we can not take any chances and have it checked up by an experienced Oncologist (Prefereablly surgical) immediately, followed up by mammogram, biopsy (if needed) to ensure nothing is wrong. The general symptoms of breast cancer are -

Changes in the breast that may indicate breast cancer include:

- lump or thickening in breast or ARMPIT
- changes in a nipple (thickening, pulling in, bleeding, or discharge)
- dimpled or reddened skin over the breast
- change in size or shape
- abnormality on a mammogram

Had you mentioned your age and marital status, if would have been better to give some more information.
Please do not neglect and waste time. Please see your oncologist immediately, AS CANCER IS STILL AN ENIGMA and we have to fight it. Best of luck-

Answer 2

Breast cancer most often involves glandular breast cells in the ducts or lobules. Most patients present with an asymptomatic lump discovered during examination or screening mammography. Diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy. Treatment usually includes surgical excision, often with radiation therapy and adjuvant systemic therapy.
BREAST CANCER SYMPTOMS:
1. Any change in size of the breast.
2. Bloody, yellow, or green discharge from the nipple.
3. Any lump in the breast or in the armpit, usually painless.
4. Any dimpling or change in the texture of the skin of the breast.
5. A change in the shape of the nipple;
6. Any persistent irritation scaling, sour or ulcer of the nipple.
The doctor will ask you about your symptoms and risk factors, and then perform a physical exam, which includes both breasts, armpits, and the neck and chest area. Additional tests may include:
* Mammography to help identify the breast lump
* Breast MRI to help better identify the breast lump
* Breast ultrasound to show whether the lump is solid or fluid-filled
* Breast biopsy, needle aspiration, or breast lump removal to remove all or part of the breast lump for closer examination by a laboratory specialist
If your doctor learns that you do have breast cancer, additional tests will be done to see if the cancer has spread. This is called staging. Staging helps guide future treatment and follow-up and gives you some idea of what to expect in the future.
Breast cancer stages range from 0 to IV. In general, breast cancer that stays where it has started is called in situ or noninvasive breast cancer. If it spreads, it is called invasive breast cancer. The higher the number, the more advanced the cancer.
Please see the web pages for more details on Breast cancer.

Answer 3

You do have some correct information that cancerous lesions typically are firm, and immovable on palpation. I am not sure where you found this lump but it sounds like it is not on your breast but rather in your armpit. It is likely an inflammed lymph node based on the location described by you and the fact that it is painful. Cancerous lesions usually do not elicit pain, this is part of the reason so many are not found until it is too late. You are doing the correct thing by getting it checked.

Answer 4

Usually, if the lump is painful, it isn't cancer. But you still need to see the doctor and have an examination.

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Good luck!

Answer 5

Hello Lisa..
There are three things this lump could be..
1. Axillary lymphadenitis which is usually benign,
2.An axillary lipoma with underlying changes,
3.Axillary breast or what is known as axillary breast tail, which is more conspicous in lactation,
4.Malignant deposite or metastic deposite from the coressponding breast. which can be occult sometimes,
5.Sabeceous cyst which is enlarged and infected.
Mostly malignant deposites to start with are not pain full.
Do consult your doctor.

Answer 6

I had the same thing last year -- turns out that mine was fibroadenoma and i had mine surgically removed. it was so painful and sometimes it even moved - ew. my doctor told me that if it hurts then its not cancer, and turns out it was a fibroid cyst. good luck with everything - i know how scary it is to find a lump, but you'll feel much better after seeing someone about it.

Answer 7

First head for the doctor ...... it sounds like a cyst to me or ingrown hair, but let a doctor decide. I am a breast cancer survivor and early detection is the key. Good Luck.

Answer 8

We don't know the reason. If we did, we probably capable to avert it and treat it higher. Symptoms are rare. I had a red rash present from the tumor inflicting tissue changes. The lump used to be as a substitute tremendous however my doc never detected it. No concerns although; it is very treatable, nice now.

Answer 9

my mom had breast cancer and it was in her armpit because the breast tissue connects to all the way under the arm. so it could be breast cancer. the doc only knows for sure though!

Answer 10

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