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How To Treat A Lump In My Left Armpit?
i am a 25yr old female i found a lump in my left armpit and my left breast is little tender im not 100% sure if my breast has a lump.
my mum passed away from breast cancer, her sister had breast cancer in the past. my dad, grandmother and sister also had cancer in the past. is this something i should worry about.
my mum passed away from breast cancer, her sister had breast cancer in the past. my dad, grandmother and sister also had cancer in the past. is this something i should worry about.
Thu, 24 Sep 2015
HI,Welcome with your query to HCM.
Based on the facts of your query, as You had positive family history for Cancer breast,It is but natural for you to have worry for your tender breast with armpit lump.
In the context of this background,your armpit lump appears to be a Fibroadenosis of the Axillary Tail of the Breast.I would suggest you to get the Surgeon's opinion and FNAC Biopsy with Histopath study in your case,before being labelling it as a Cancer of Breast.
In my opinion this lump in the breast appears to be Fibroadenosis,as its tender and may be due to nearing menses.
If not,Check up with Mammography with 2-3 follow ups and HPR Biopsy of the Breast with armpit Lump Biopsy would resolve the fear accompanied with your breast and armpit lumps.
Remedy-
After proper follow up and investigation from Surgeon,if cancer is confirmed by Histopath study report,then Onco-Surgeon needs to be consulted,who would plan the needful treatment accordingly.
If its a benign one in both the breast and armpit lump,
regular physical examination with palm of your hand and by Mammography followup 3-6 mthly,would resolve the treatment issue in your case.
In my Opinion you should not worry till you get the final Histopath report after FNAC Biopsy of breast /and armpit lumps.
Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar,
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
Based on the facts of your query, as You had positive family history for Cancer breast,It is but natural for you to have worry for your tender breast with armpit lump.
In the context of this background,your armpit lump appears to be a Fibroadenosis of the Axillary Tail of the Breast.I would suggest you to get the Surgeon's opinion and FNAC Biopsy with Histopath study in your case,before being labelling it as a Cancer of Breast.
In my opinion this lump in the breast appears to be Fibroadenosis,as its tender and may be due to nearing menses.
If not,Check up with Mammography with 2-3 follow ups and HPR Biopsy of the Breast with armpit Lump Biopsy would resolve the fear accompanied with your breast and armpit lumps.
Remedy-
After proper follow up and investigation from Surgeon,if cancer is confirmed by Histopath study report,then Onco-Surgeon needs to be consulted,who would plan the needful treatment accordingly.
If its a benign one in both the breast and armpit lump,
regular physical examination with palm of your hand and by Mammography followup 3-6 mthly,would resolve the treatment issue in your case.
In my Opinion you should not worry till you get the final Histopath report after FNAC Biopsy of breast /and armpit lumps.
Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar,
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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