What causes lump on armpit, heavy breast with family history of ovarian cancer?
Patient: Im 55 yr old female I have a lump in my left armpit ...not painful and my left breast feels heavy and tight near my armpit. I have not had a period for 7 mths. My mom died 2 yrs ago ovarian cancer. Grandma,Father and 3 uncles all had cancer. Should I be concerned? Doctor: Yes this lump and heaviness in breast needs medical attention.You need to have clinical breast examination, a mammogram and a fine needle aspiration for cytological examination of the lump.Please see your doctor at the earliest.