Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Every woman should know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and any time an abnormality is discovered, it should be investigated by a healthcare professional.
Most women who have breast cancer signs and symptoms will initially notice only one or two, and the presence of these signs and symptoms do not automatically mean that you have breast cancer.
Be sure to talk to your healthcare professional if you notice anything unusual.
Following are some major signs and symptoms of Breast Cancer.
A lump in the breast (all lumps are cancerous).
Nipple tenderness or a lump or thickening in or near the breast or underarm area.
A change in the skin texture or an enlargement of pores in the skin of the breast.
Any unexplained change in the size or shape of the breast.
Nipple that is turned slightly inward or inverted.
Skin of the breast, areola, or nipple that becomes scaly, red, or swollen or may have ridges or pitting resembling the skin of an orange.
Any Nipple discharge. (It is also important to note that a milky discharge that is present when a woman is not breastfeeding should be checked by her doctor, although it is not linked with breast cancer.)
If you are feeling any sign and symptom concern your Doctor ASAP.