Q. I found a lump in my armpit. What should I do? A. Armpit lumps can occur in men and women of all ages and are usually not serious; however, there are times when armpit lumps can indicate a serio… ...

BREAST cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK, so spotting symptoms of the condition is very important. One of the signs to watch out for may appear in the armpit.

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD An armpit lump—or axillary lump—can occur as a symptom of many conditions that range from harmless to serious. It is often the result of an enlarged lymph node.

As Cancer Research UK explains, lumps or swollen areas can signal the lung cancer has enlarged your lymph nodes. But, as the charity points out, lymph nodes also get bigger if you have an infection.

A HAIRDRESSER was diagnosed with cancer after a doctor client noticed a “lump” in her armpit during a trim – despite her having no symptoms. Shona Joyce, 22, from Tallaght in Dublin was cutti… ...