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What Causes Lump On Armpit, Heavy Breast With Family History Of Ovarian Cancer?

Im 55 yr old female I have a lump in my left armpit ...not painful and my left breast feels heavy and tight near my armpit. I have not had a period for 7 mths. My mom died 2 yrs ago ovarian cancer. Grandma,Father and 3 uncles all had cancer. Should I be concerned?
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Yes this lump and heaviness in breast needs medical attention.
You need to have clinical breast examination, a mammogram and a fine needle aspiration for cytological examination of the lump.
Please see your doctor at the earliest.
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What Causes Lump On Armpit, Heavy Breast With Family History Of Ovarian Cancer?

Yes this lump and heaviness in breast needs medical attention. You need to have clinical breast examination, a mammogram and a fine needle aspiration for cytological examination of the lump. Please see your doctor at the earliest.