After squeezing a pimple under my armpit. I noticed that there is a small lump under the newly squeezed one. It is not a pea size, and it is really near to the surface (less than 5mm). Sometimes, i squeeze it and tiny bits of pus come out. I am a bit scared. Cuz i heard people say that if there is lump in your armpit or breast, then i would be breast cancer.
Please i would like to know a reasonable answer.
2007-11-07 21:32:48 · 6 answers · asked by Unknown 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
sounds like either an ingroing hair or blocked/infected sweat gland. used to get them a lot. don't think its anything to worry about but its always worth getting things checked, especially if you are worried.
2007-11-07 21:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by chchcharlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that isn't true.. it could be a cyst which also can contain pus. My daughter has large lumps in her armpit.. its a disease with a long name but they aren't cysts. They come and go like boils and they are very painful. In order to know for sure if its a lymphnode or you just irritated that area you need to have the doctor check it out.. so make an appointment today and stop stressing yourself out!
2007-11-08 06:43:09 · answer #2 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a cyst. If you squeeze it and pus comes out, it's not the sort of lump that indicates cancer. Tumors are not the source of pus; cysts and pimples and such are actually infections, and infections generate pus.
If it doesn't resolve itself, see a doc to get it taken care of. I wouldn't worry about cancer though.
2007-11-08 06:42:00 · answer #3 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please get it checked out thoroughly. It may not be cancer, but you need to know that for sure. For me, it all started with a lump at the base of my neck. There are many things that make lymph nodes swell. You need to know for sure, just for your peace of mind.
2007-11-08 09:00:36 · answer #4 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor if you are scared. Why would you allow a stranger on line comfort you with medical info? You won't know until you see a professional....IE ....A DOCTOR so go see one.
2007-11-08 05:41:31 · answer #5 · answered by oneblaquegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like charlieb says , get it checked
its probably nothing but a blocked gland
all the best
Ian
2007-11-08 05:40:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋