Lymph nodes are part of the body’s immune system. A swollen lymph node in the armpit may be a sign of a bacterial or viral infection, an injury, or a serious health condition, such as cancer.

In the transfer surgery, the patient's lymph nodes are transferred from the groin area to the armpit, or axilla, to replace the removed lymph nodes. The procedure involves extensive scar removal ...

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) are more likely to come back than other breast cancer types and subtypes, according to the American Cancer Society ...

Swollen lymph nodes can also be a side effect of certain drug classes that treat bacterial infection—such as Cephalosporins, Penicillins, and Sulfonamides. Swelling in the armpit can sometimes ...