JMYHNY
03-20-2009, 12:49 PM
What can lumps on the armpit be from? Well it's actually one lump on my left armpit. I have arthritis in my neck if that helps.
Also, both my grandmothers on my dad's and mom's side of the family had breast cancer. One of my grandmother's had one of her breast removed completly.
When should I go to the doctor...should I be worried? I'm only 24 years old too.
Any suggestions!!!
Also, both my grandmothers on my dad's and mom's side of the family had breast cancer. One of my grandmother's had one of her breast removed completly.
When should I go to the doctor...should I be worried? I'm only 24 years old too.
Any suggestions!!!
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NY 1009
03-21-2009, 10:29 AM
Hi JM,
There are certain areas on the body where we can feel our lymph nodes. the armpit happens to be one of them, 2nd is the groin area, and the neck, I think.
especially if a person is thin. that's what I was told by a doctor anyway.
IF you've never felt this lump before, I would see a doctor just to make sure all is ok.
If it's a lymph node, it can be enlarged due to inflammatory reasons. you could've nicked yourself while shaving under your arms, etc.
Lymph nodes filter out the bad things that enter our body. that's their job.
being you have a family history, they'll probably start sending you for mammograms at an earlier age too, like they did to me because of both of my sisters having had breast cancer. It's frightening, I know.
You'll have to be diligent in giving yourself monthly breast exams and having your gyno give you breasts exams annually too.
This is the best thing you can do to watch for any changes if anything should start to happen. you have to become used to your breasts so that if any changes start to happen in your breast, you'll be right ontop of it.
IF you're concerned, I think you should call your doctor and have them give you an exam just to make sure.
let us know what happens,.
try not to worry hon. it's normal to be able to feel your lymph nodes under your arm pits. to a certain extent that is.
Linda
There are certain areas on the body where we can feel our lymph nodes. the armpit happens to be one of them, 2nd is the groin area, and the neck, I think.
especially if a person is thin. that's what I was told by a doctor anyway.
IF you've never felt this lump before, I would see a doctor just to make sure all is ok.
If it's a lymph node, it can be enlarged due to inflammatory reasons. you could've nicked yourself while shaving under your arms, etc.
Lymph nodes filter out the bad things that enter our body. that's their job.
being you have a family history, they'll probably start sending you for mammograms at an earlier age too, like they did to me because of both of my sisters having had breast cancer. It's frightening, I know.
You'll have to be diligent in giving yourself monthly breast exams and having your gyno give you breasts exams annually too.
This is the best thing you can do to watch for any changes if anything should start to happen. you have to become used to your breasts so that if any changes start to happen in your breast, you'll be right ontop of it.
IF you're concerned, I think you should call your doctor and have them give you an exam just to make sure.
let us know what happens,.
try not to worry hon. it's normal to be able to feel your lymph nodes under your arm pits. to a certain extent that is.
Linda
JMYHNY
03-23-2009, 09:14 AM
Hi JM,
There are certain areas on the body where we can feel our lymph nodes. the armpit happens to be one of them, 2nd is the groin area, and the neck, I think.
especially if a person is thin. that's what I was told by a doctor anyway.
IF you've never felt this lump before, I would see a doctor just to make sure all is ok.
If it's a lymph node, it can be enlarged due to inflammatory reasons. you could've nicked yourself while shaving under your arms, etc.
Lymph nodes filter out the bad things that enter our body. that's their job.
being you have a family history, they'll probably start sending you for mammograms at an earlier age too, like they did to me because of both of my sisters having had breast cancer. It's frightening, I know.
You'll have to be diligent in giving yourself monthly breast exams and having your gyno give you breasts exams annually too.
This is the best thing you can do to watch for any changes if anything should start to happen. you have to become used to your breasts so that if any changes start to happen in your breast, you'll be right ontop of it.
IF you're concerned, I think you should call your doctor and have them give you an exam just to make sure.
let us know what happens,.
try not to worry hon. it's normal to be able to feel your lymph nodes under your arm pits. to a certain extent that is.
Linda
Thanks Linda.....I will keep you posted. I plan on going to the doctor about it the 7th of April since I am already off that day. I am going to get my blood taken too since I haven't done that since like middle school :eek: and I know that's bad for waiting too long. But I am trying not to worry but I have been told I'm a worry wart.:(
There are certain areas on the body where we can feel our lymph nodes. the armpit happens to be one of them, 2nd is the groin area, and the neck, I think.
especially if a person is thin. that's what I was told by a doctor anyway.
IF you've never felt this lump before, I would see a doctor just to make sure all is ok.
If it's a lymph node, it can be enlarged due to inflammatory reasons. you could've nicked yourself while shaving under your arms, etc.
Lymph nodes filter out the bad things that enter our body. that's their job.
being you have a family history, they'll probably start sending you for mammograms at an earlier age too, like they did to me because of both of my sisters having had breast cancer. It's frightening, I know.
You'll have to be diligent in giving yourself monthly breast exams and having your gyno give you breasts exams annually too.
This is the best thing you can do to watch for any changes if anything should start to happen. you have to become used to your breasts so that if any changes start to happen in your breast, you'll be right ontop of it.
IF you're concerned, I think you should call your doctor and have them give you an exam just to make sure.
let us know what happens,.
try not to worry hon. it's normal to be able to feel your lymph nodes under your arm pits. to a certain extent that is.
Linda
Thanks Linda.....I will keep you posted. I plan on going to the doctor about it the 7th of April since I am already off that day. I am going to get my blood taken too since I haven't done that since like middle school :eek: and I know that's bad for waiting too long. But I am trying not to worry but I have been told I'm a worry wart.:(
NY 1009
03-24-2009, 10:41 AM
HI JM,
You're not being a worry wart. You have a family history of breast cancer which means you have to get any lump that appears on you investigated. especially if it's not supposed to be there.
I'm glad to hear you're trying not to worry, which worrying gets us no where. right?
I"M the worry wart. LOL
I'm glad you wrote back.
keep us informed and good luck with your appnt.
hope all goes well with you.
sincerely,
Linda
You're not being a worry wart. You have a family history of breast cancer which means you have to get any lump that appears on you investigated. especially if it's not supposed to be there.
I'm glad to hear you're trying not to worry, which worrying gets us no where. right?
I"M the worry wart. LOL
I'm glad you wrote back.
keep us informed and good luck with your appnt.
hope all goes well with you.
sincerely,
Linda
leea1206
03-24-2009, 06:32 PM
JM-
I had a lump at the armpit many yrs ago. My doc said to watch it for 2 mths and follow-up with him, as in young women, it can just be hormonal changes.
Sure enough, in 2 mths it was gone.
Here's hoping this is just a beneign condition but definitely see your doc to be sure.
Leea
I had a lump at the armpit many yrs ago. My doc said to watch it for 2 mths and follow-up with him, as in young women, it can just be hormonal changes.
Sure enough, in 2 mths it was gone.
Here's hoping this is just a beneign condition but definitely see your doc to be sure.
Leea
JMYHNY
04-02-2009, 12:34 PM
The lump went away on it's own. Werid. I wonder what it could have been. I am still going to get my blood tested next Tuesday morning. The doctor said I havent had it tested since 1994 and I was 10 years old then. Oh my. *shakes head* So I am well over 14 years due for it.
NY 1009
04-03-2009, 10:55 AM
JM,
this is fantastic news! I bet you are so relieved it went away. it could've been maybe from shaving?
or just the gland itself doing a clean up job like it's supposed to do.
I think getting the blood test is a good idea especially being your last one was so long ago.
they recommend that when a person reaches a certain age, to have full physicals, which would include the blood work.
I hope your testing comes out all clear.
good luck and thanks for the update.
Linda
this is fantastic news! I bet you are so relieved it went away. it could've been maybe from shaving?
or just the gland itself doing a clean up job like it's supposed to do.
I think getting the blood test is a good idea especially being your last one was so long ago.
they recommend that when a person reaches a certain age, to have full physicals, which would include the blood work.
I hope your testing comes out all clear.
good luck and thanks for the update.
Linda