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Lymph node under arm
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I’m 53 and thought I felt a small lymph node under my left arm about a month ago. I keep checking it but sometimes I feel like I feel something and sometimes not. I have an appointment in two weeks for physical but wanted your opinion. I have huge appetite, not tired, no weight loss. What are sign’s of cancer and under arm lymph nodes?
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If the lymph node is growing bigger and becoming harder, you can get a biopsy of the node for histopathology examination, to know what it is actually, however the doctor who examines you would be able to remove your doubt and apprehension.
Few signs of cancers are non healing ulcers, hard lumps, weight loss, loss of appetite, any Discharges-blood or watery discharge from any part of the body. These signs needs medical attention and work up to rule out cancer.
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