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Armpit Lump: Understanding Axillary Lymph Node Cancer vs. Breast Cancer

An armpit lump is not “armpit cancer.” Axillary lymph node metastasis (often called armpit cancer) occurs when cancer cells spread to the lymph nodes in the armpit. A breast lump is a common symptom of breast cancer, a separate condition. Both require medical evaluation to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

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