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Expert: - 11/2/2008


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I am 33.  About a month or so ago, I found a lump in my right breast close to where it meets my chest.  The size has since decreased, but I am experiencing pain in the breast.  Two days ago, I found a cyst or lump in my right armpit.  Are they related?  Is this something I should be extremely concerned about?  I have an appointment with my Dr. this month to discuss some side effects that I am having withe pill, YAZ.  Could that be related?  Any help to relieve my worry would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

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They MAY be related. I'm a Swede living in Sweden and that drug name does not tell me anything. Nothing with that name is sold here. I can not guarantee that this is not dangerous but what I mostly think of is an infection/inflammation. A dr. should see you anyway soonest!

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