I have had a fullness, hurting under my left arm pit for awhile
October 25
Yes, it's absolutely possible to experience a feeling of fullness or swelling in the armpit without being able to detect individual swollen lymph nodes. With follicular lymphoma, B cells can clump together and form tumors in lymph nodes in ways that may not always present as distinct, easily felt lumps.
Some reasons this can Show Full Answer
Yes, it's absolutely possible to experience a feeling of fullness or swelling in the armpit without being able to detect individual swollen lymph nodes. With follicular lymphoma, B cells can clump together and form tumors in lymph nodes in ways that may not always present as distinct, easily felt lumps.
Some reasons this can happen include:
- Lymph nodes can be located deeper under the skin, making them harder to feel individually
- Multiple nodes may be swelling together, creating a general "fullness" rather than distinct lumps
- Swollen lymph nodes in follicular lymphoma can sometimes grow and shrink over time, making them inconsistent to detect Given that bone marrow involvement is part of the picture with stage 4 follicular lymphoma, it's especially worth flagging any new or changing sensations to the oncology team — even between those 4-month appointments. Don't wait if something feels different or is getting worse.
Imaging like a CT scan can detect enlarged lymph nodes that can't be felt from the outside, so the care team has tools to investigate further if needed.
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