sudden painful and swollen red armpit

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hi

I just realised my armpit hurts. theres a small bump and its sliiightly red. had ct scan of armpits two months ago during my yearly breasts checks and were clean.

any ideas?could it be cancer?/lymphoma?breast cancer?

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    Hi evamisty. You shdn't guess. Go see your doctor.  Doctors see these things a lot and can often tell what the problem is. if a further test is needed the doctor will let you know. Hope for a good easy diagnosis. harrishill

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