Can breast cancer start in the underarms?!
Question: Can breast cancer start in the underarms!?
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I am a breast cancer survivor (2 Years) and a long-time health issue researcher for communications (25+ years), including breast cancer!. There are many kinds of breast cancer - not just one as many people believe[there are now some 55 different treatments for breast cancer depending on your age, tumour type, etc!.]!. Breast cancer can start in different ways but primarily in the soft tissue of the breast itself!. If you have any concerns at all please see your doctor as soon as possible (state your concern to the secretary and do not allow your age to be used as a reason to take anything lightly), show her/him where the lumps are (my family doctor missed my malignant tumour completely on first exam) and ask for a mammogram and, if indicated, a biopsy!. My breast cancer was diagnosed from a mammogram - it was so classic the biopsy only doubly confirmed it!. The bottom line is to ensure your doctor takes your concerns seriously!.!.!. I lost a colleague to breast cancer when she was 35!.!.!. she had 3 young children!.!.!. the doctor told her she was too young to have breast cancer!. Most likely, you will be fine!.!.!. but you need to be fully checked just to be sure!. Best wishes and go for it!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
It could start in the lymph nodes and then go to the breast!. There are several types of cancer that can travel once in the lymph nodes or other places in your body!. It depends on the type of cancer!. If you're worried or have signs, don't put it off, seek medical attention!. It's best to catch any type of cancer before it progresses to far, it can be treated more efficiently that way!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Yes, it certainly can!. That's why when you do a self-examination, you should also palpate the armpit area!.Www@Answer-Health@Com