You are here:
Breast Cancer/armpit pain
Advertisement
Question
Hi,
I've recently been experiencing armpit discomfort. I don't feel any kind of lump but I'm paranoid its cancer. Should I have it checked out nonetheless, even though perhaps it could just be something as simple as a muscle pull (I have a toddler)? Can breast cancer be detected in the arm pits?
Your symptom can be a large number of things. Pain is not a prominent or common symptom in early cancer or even in early phases of cancer spreading to the arm pit. If cancer would be present there it would be probable that there would be a lump too. However you do have a problem whatever its cause. I suggest that you let a dr. check it!
- Add to this Answer
- Ask a Question
| Rating(1-10) | Knowledgeability = 10 | Clarity of Response = 10 | Politeness = 10 |
| Comment | Thank you very much! I will certainly see my PCP as soon as I can. | ||
Related Articles
- Cervical Cancer Symptoms - What Were Your Cervical Cancer Symptoms
- Breast Cancer and Surgery - Surgery For Stage II Breast Cancer - Stage 2
- Breast Cancer - Step By Step
- Post Mastectomy Pain -- What Causes Chronic Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
- Head and Neck Cancer Symptoms - Symptoms of Head and Neck Cancer
Answers by Expert:
Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
Expertise
I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience in diagnostics and treatment of breast tumours.
Experience
I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps.You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.
I also answer questions about
Oncology (General Cancer),
General History,
Military History,
Brain Tumors,
Colon Cancer
Education/Credentials
I'm a medical doctor and specialist in medical oncology and radiation therapy.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.