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Can armpit lump lead to cancer

2018-10-31 11:01:27
Hi my mom is 56 year old and has recently developed a lump in her armpit on the right side. It is quite big enough and can be palpable. Not very painful but visible little above the skin too. Can this lump be cancerous? Kindly suggest which tests should be done to find what is the lump due to?
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Get. Breast examination done. Can be related

Answered2018-10-31 11:04:24

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Please take her to a general surgeon for breast examination nd also get mammography done

Answered2018-10-31 12:00:42

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