Five weeks ago I found a pea sized lump in my left armpit. My doctor said it was probably the result of a viral infection, but agreed to refer me to the local breast clinic. Two weeks ago I found ...

We all know that a lump in the breast is the classic red flag sign, but that's not what prompted me to get checked out.

Cancer Research UK identifies "a new lump" or "thickening" in the armpit as a symptom to watch out for, which can be caused by swollen lymph nodes. The charity explains that lymph glands are usually ...

The armpit, also known as the axilla, is the hollow area under the junction of arm and the shoulder. Armpits are an intersection of many different anatomic structures in the body, Dr. Albert Lin ...

Also known as "axillary fat," it often appears as a small pouch under the armpit. Many women notice they have more fat in one armpit than the other, which is due to genetic factors that influence ...

While a lump in the breast or changes to the breast are well-known signs of the disease ... raise them Feel around each breast or side of your chest in a circular motion all the way up to your ...

Kelly Heather, 38, ended up needing brain surgery for a tumor — and it started as a discolored line on her fingernail.