Breast Cancer/bump under arm

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Expert: - 6/26/2007


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About three months ago, i had a small bump under my left arm.  the doctor gave me an antibiotic and it went away. Today, my right arm felt weak all morning. when i took a shower i noticed a large bump in my arm pit.  the bump itches, is very tender and my arm still feels week. I'm scared that this could be cancer.  for the past month, i have had bumps appear on my head, they too itch a lot.  then, after a day or so, they go away.  could this all be related?  I'm worried that this is some kind of cancer and it is spreading.  I went to the doctor today and she ordered an ultra sound, but I'm scared that she is missing something. Please help!  Are these any signs or symptoms of something specific?

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From the description you have given I doubt very much that this has anything to do with cancer at all! I think this most probably is an infection/inflammation and that you together with ultrasound etc. investigations also should be given a very aggressive antibiotics treatment!

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