That is answer only a VET will be able to tell you after proper testing.
Just like humans, animals live and die by cancer. Just like humans, animal cancer comes in different formats and severity. Not all cases are the same, just like humans.
Take the dog to the VET to properly diagnose.
Maybe your over thinking and it isn't anything bad, maybe something like mastitis or an abscess.
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