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Still have lymph node under arm: I had a breast implant extraction in December.

May 8, 2018
Asked By:jessicaozbolt in Johannesburg, 06

As I noticed a large lump under arm and had terrible pain and burning in my breast, implants were removed they said the lump would go away after surgery as the silicone was very close to my lungs and they couldn't remove everything.the lump under my arm is still there,should I be concerned.

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