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Lump in armpit

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megansmarkle · 05/08/2023 23:36

I have this weird lump, it's not hard and doesn't feel swollen.

I don't want to waste my doctors time but what can I do to get rid of it?

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jannier · 08/08/2023 16:47

megansmarkle · 08/08/2023 12:27

Absolutely not.

I'm actually not wanting to "waste" doctors time on something that I don't think is an issue.

I had a bleeding lump on my arm that wasn't skin cancer but it was taken out v quickly. I feel bad for wasting the nhs time.

I've been to A&E plenty of times due to being sick - to which there is nothing they can find wrong. Once I had some infection and perhaps sepsis.

I'm getting mental health help,

I'm always going to the doctor and I feel like this is just another thing that I'm getting attention on - I feel like the doctor might think I've got some health anxiety. Lol

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Your bleeding lump was taken out because it could have been cancer. If you have an infection or sepsis that needs treating so that wasn't a problem. Not getting medical advice from your GP on a viable lump that size which fits the descriptions of need to seek medical advice on all breast cancer sites is irrational and your mental health issues could then end up killing you.

Busubaba · 08/08/2023 16:51

If you know it's harmless and won't seek medical help, what exactly do you want any of us to suggest?

Suck it out with a Henry Hoover?