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Breast Cancer Survivor, Had Hard And Tender Swelling In The Armpit Area. What Could It Be?
I am a breast cancer survivor stage 3c. Today I woke up and while putting on deoderant I was very tender in my right armpit area. This evening I have what appears to be a tendon or something that runs vertical and feels swollen and hard and very tender. I am post mastectomy with reconstruction and three years out. I had a P.E.T scan in May and was clear, I also had an MRI in July and it was clear. Thanks for your answers. kcgirl
Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Hello,
There are two possibilities, focal infection with abscess formation or enlarged lymph node due to recurrence of cancer.
Since you have been recently investigated, I would suggest try treatment with oral antibiotics.If this resolves, then it is fine or else you will need investigations to rule out recurrence of cancer.This time you might need a biopsy.
Hope this answers your question.Regards.
There are two possibilities, focal infection with abscess formation or enlarged lymph node due to recurrence of cancer.
Since you have been recently investigated, I would suggest try treatment with oral antibiotics.If this resolves, then it is fine or else you will need investigations to rule out recurrence of cancer.This time you might need a biopsy.
Hope this answers your question.Regards.
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