Breast Cancer Symptoms And What You Need To Know

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Breast Cancer Symptoms And What You Need To Know
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• Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer
  amongst North American females (excluding skin
  cancers). In many cases, women do not even
  realize that breast cancer has developed until
  they find a small lump, or one is found during a
  routine breast exam.

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• Initially, breast cancer may not cause symptoms,
  however, they are some revealing symptoms to be
  aware of. The following seven symptoms may be an
  indication of breast cancer.

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7. Nipple discharge

• There are many reasons as to why your nipple may
  be excreting discharge and in most cases, they
  are non-cancerous. When you experience discharge
  from one nipple in particular, this may be a sign
  of breast cancer.

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• If you suddenly develop nipple discharge, see a
  physician immediately, especially if it contains
  blood and appears without squeezing the area. Be
  especially cautious of this and contact your
  Doctor right away. You dont want it to turn into
  a serious problem if its not checked
  immediately.

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• Read on to discover another 6 symptoms that could
  reveal you have breast cancer. Number 6 reveals a
  lump in your breast could indicate there is a
  problem to deal with.

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6. A lump on your breast or in the underarm area

• The most common symptom is a new lump, either on
  your breast or within your underarm area.
  Generally, these lumps will be painless and hard.
  If the edges are irregular, it is more likely
  that its cancer.

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• With that being said, cancerous lumps may also be
  soft, tender, and rounded. Although approximately
  90 percent of breast lumps amongst women between
  the ages of 20 and 50 are benign, ALWAYS have any
  lump looked at immediately by a doctor.

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5. Changes in the shape of your nipple

• If your nipple suddenly becomes inverted, this
  may be a sign of breast cancer. When cancer is
  the cause, the whole nipple tends to be pulled
  in.
• Most commonly, this will occur in one breast
  rather than both. Breast cancer can also morph
  your nipples into an irregular shape.

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4. Unexplainable swelling, redness, or rash

• If you have developed a rash or are experiencing
  unexplained itching and swelling, this may be a
  sign of inflammation. If you have been using an
  ointment or cream without any results, this could
  be a sign of inflammatory breast cancer.

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• Basically, signs that appear to resemble an
  infection. Some women also experience swelling
  around their collarbone in this case, the
  cancer has more than likely spread to the lymph
  nodes.

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3. Thickening skin

• If the skin on your breast begins to thicken,
  feeling almost like orange peel, have it
  checked immediately. Thickening breast skin is
  often caused by mastitis, which is a breast
  infection that commonly occurs amongst women who
  are breast feeding.
• For women who take antibiotics and do not
  experience an improvements, it could be an
  indication of inflammatory breast cancer. Put
  your mind at ease and see a physician.

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2. Breast Pain

• The majority of breast cancers do not cause any
  pain, but some do. The most common cause of
  breast pain is a womans menstrual cycle, as well
  as a number of other benign breast conditions.
• If you experience breast pain that is both severe
  and persistent, its recommended that you have
  your breasts examined.

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1. Skin Puckering

• If you notice that the skin on your breasts is
  puckering or dimpling, its important to make a
  doctors appointment as soon as possible. Be
  mindful of skin dimpling, as it may be very
  subtle.
• When breast skin dimples, it may indicate a
  tumor. Cancer cells block the lymph channels,
  resulting in a build-up of fluid in the breast
  itself. This puckering is generally accompanied
  by significant swelling.

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