Lump under armpit..

[Serenechaos83]

I am 23 years old with family history of cancer in my family. The other day I was shaving my armpits when I felt a hard knot in my left armpit. I pressed on it and it hurt. Once out of the shower, I looked in the morrior but couldn't visibly see the knot/lump. Over the course of a couple days, the knot feels as though it has grown in size. I have looked at websites and read some on breast cancer. However, I thought breast cancer could only affect women of a certain age range? I am going to call my doctor tomorrow morning and make an apointment. I'm worried and scared. Has anyone else gone through what I'm going through? Any thoughts on what I need to tell my doctor?

[unregisteredwastaken]

Hopefully you have seen the doctor by now, and you already have a more professional answer to your questions. But, if not, while I am NOT a doctor, I am the same age as you and found a lump with the same symptoms a few months ago. For me, it turned out to be a blocked lymph node (which are located under the arm). A block in the breast can also be something like a blocked milk duct, especially after a person has had a baby, or, just a benign (harmless) growth/lump. Breast cancer is most common in women after menopause (late 40's - mid 60's), but it certainly does affect women of all ages so it is important to see a doctor even if it is not likely to be cancer. So, definitely go and see the doctor ASAP, but if you think you feel the lump getting bigger within a few days, and especially if you've recently had your period (when lymph nodes swell during your period, and then they return to normal size after, it is not unusual to develop a block within the first few days afterwards) then it you probably shouldn't lose too much sleep over it. For me, the lump came to a head (kind of like a large, deep pimple), and popped, and I had to drain it for a few days. I haven't had a problem since, so, while it was gross, it wasn't harmful at all. Good luck with the Doc, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Hopefully this helped.

[Electra]

I was thinking a blocked Lymph Node as well. I've had those several times and they are very painful!! Usually if you put a hot wash cloth under your arm as much as possible for a couple days the swelling in those will subside. If you can't get to the dr. right away try a hot washcloth and see if it helps. If it does at least you can relieve some of the pain. Good luck and I hope it's nothing serious!! ~~Angie~~

[charlette]

hi,
my name is charlette and my mother has recently found some lumps under her armpit, but she also found one in her breast today and i was curious about what the doctor had said to you. she is going ot the doctor tommorrow but no one is able to go with her so she will be alone and scared. was just curious so i could try and ease her mind a little before she goes!

[dAVE4YOU2006]

Hi my name is Dave and i am 23/M . i found a small painfull lump between the legs. it hurts when i walk and i have no idea what it could be. i trimmed the genital area 2 days ago and then this all started i think. help me

[Unregistered]

this will more than likely be an ingrown hair...

[Jermica Mumford-15]

this will more than likely be an ingrown hair...

I am only 15 years old and I have numerous lumps under my arm. I have not seen a doctor about it because my parents don't think it's serious but I do. It has been there off and on for the past 6-7 months...I'm scared.

[nogullie]

I am 23 years old with family history of cancer in my family. The other day I was shaving my armpits when I felt a hard knot in my left armpit. I pressed on it and it hurt. Once out of the shower, I looked in the morrior but couldn't visibly see the knot/lump. Over the course of a couple days, the knot feels as though it has grown in size. I have looked at websites and read some on breast cancer. However, I thought breast cancer could only affect women of a certain age range? I am going to call my doctor tomorrow morning and make an apointment. I'm worried and scared. Has anyone else gone through what I'm going through? Any thoughts on what I need to tell my doctor?

My sister had a hard lump near her armpit that felt like a little pebble. It was cancer, but since she went in early enough, they got it all. She was around 45 years old

[Sora01]

Im 15 and for the past few days ive had terrible pains in my armpits and when i touch my under armpits its swollen and hurts terribly. It used to be in my left armpit but now its in my right. I think it might be lymph nodes but i know how you feel because im only 15.

[catlady10845]

Apparently shaving and using antiperspirants can cause skin irritation which may cause follicles to become infected. I just had this problem yesterday. I have shaved everyday with a razor that was dull and my skin was very irritated (i never shave my armpits everyday, what was i thinking?) and my right underarm was tender. Got a nice ****** off follicle or two that needed to be opened up, and i have 2 little pea sized lymph nodes swollen up right below it.

I also am about to get my period. I never heard that menstration causes them to swell up before. Very interesting. I just like to put warm compresses on it and will leave the area alone from razors/deodarants.