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Could Recurring Painful Lumps Under The Armpit Indicate Cancer?

I have these lumps that keep re appearing under my armpit and they are very painful. Sometimes there s no lump but the pain is extra excruciating. Antibiotics do not seem to be helping. Could this be a form of cancer? Help me find some answers. I m a 15 year old girl
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
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Hi.

Have you noticed these lumps to appear around the same time during your menstrual cycle? If yes then these lumps are a result of hormonal fluctuations that are more common around the time of your period, and are nothing to worry about. Antibiotics will not make a difference and I would still advise going about a biopsy if required, but that is for your gynecologist to decide.

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Could Recurring Painful Lumps Under The Armpit Indicate Cancer?

Hi. Have you noticed these lumps to appear around the same time during your menstrual cycle? If yes then these lumps are a result of hormonal fluctuations that are more common around the time of your period, and are nothing to worry about. Antibiotics will not make a difference and I would still advise going about a biopsy if required, but that is for your gynecologist to decide. Best wishes.