I have had swelling in my left underarm for about a year now. I went for a mamogram and they could not find anything. But the swelling is still there. Do I need to be worried. Could it be something else?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2003
If you are concerned, You should get a second opinion go to a doctor that specializes in breast health. Mammograms do not always show everything. And radiologist that read mammograms may not always be experienced in reading them. The radiologist that read my mammogram Thought I was overreacting when I asked for a biopsy for suspicious area on my mammogram. I did not have any lump. Well thank god I did have a biopsy it was DCIS. Early stage of breast cancer that iS very treatable
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