In early 2020, I began experiencing terrible underarm body odor, primarily in my right underarm. I mentioned to to my GP who suggested I switch deodorants. Still, it persisted.

I went in line and found a 2009 study in Japan by researchers who thought that strong underarm body odor, coupled with excessive ear wax, could be an indicator of very early breast cancer cells developing. Well, this certainly made me take notice, as in addition to the strong underarm body odor, I had noticed excessive wax in my ears.

So, in December 2020, at the height of the pandemic, I went in for a mammogram. This led me to have two biopsies in my right breast due to a papilloma and a radial scar. I then had surgery to have them removed. Shortly thereafter, the strong underarm body and the earwax disappeared!

Mammograms since have been clear. Well, the strong underarm body odor has once again reared its ugly head. So, I am scheduled for another mammogram in 10 days just to see. I am not taking any chances, especially since my sister had breast cancer!