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Lumps in chest

2018-03-01 09:29:34
Hey I'm almost 17 and am a male. I usually work out and have good pectoral muscles. But recently I noticed that I have 2-3 lumps in EACH chest under and around the nipples. They are not large nor too tiny and don't hurt. What can it be? I'm worried it's cancer.
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Need not all lumps are cancerous .. may be simple fat deposition..better have a consultation with any doctor

Answered2018-03-01 13:13:13

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