Breast cancer is not a term that most people are familiar with. Many people don’t know what it is, but if you’ve had a lump in your breast or changes noticed on your body that don’t seem normal, you may have breast cancer.
It’s important to know the symptoms of breast cancer so you can get help quickly when they occur and begin treatment before it’s too late!
There are many different symptoms of breast cancer, and they can vary depending on the individual. However, some common symptoms include a lump or mass in the breast, changes in the size or shape of the breast, changes to the skin on the breast, such as redness or scaling, and discharge from the nipple. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible so that they can rule out any other potential causes and begin treatment if necessary.
1. Lump In The Breast
If you notice a lump in your breast, it’s important to see a doctor. Lumps in the breast are most common, but they can also be found in other areas of the body such as:
- Around the nipple
- On your armpit or collarbone (underneath the skin)
- Inside the vagina
Because all lumps are different, it’s important to see a doctor. They will be able to tell if you have cancer or not.
2. Lumps In The Armpit
Lumps in the armpit are a common symptom of breast cancer. A lump in your armpit may be a sign of breast cancer, but it could also be something else. If you have lumps in your armpit and they don’t go away after a few weeks, contact your doctor right away to make sure it isn’t something more serious.
Lymphoma is another cancer that can cause lumps under the arms or on other parts of the body (such as around the neck). Lymphoma causes these lumps because it has spread throughout your body’s lymphatic system—the network of blood vessels that carry immune cells throughout the body.
3. Change In The Size Or Shape Of The Breast
breast cancer can cause the breast to change in size, shape, and position. The following are all possible changes:
- Change in the size or position of your breasts. This is one of the most common symptoms of breast cancer. Your doctor may perform a physical examination and ask you questions about your symptoms if they’re concerned about any changes in your breasts’ appearance or function.
- Breast swelling, pain during sexual intercourse (which often occurs with early-stage cancers), fever, and weight loss are also signs that something may be wrong with your body.
- A lump on one side of your chest area—this could be an early sign of breast cancer
4. Swelling Of All Or Part Of A Breast
- Swelling of all or part of a breast is a common symptom of breast cancer. It can also be a sign of other conditions, including fibrocystic disease and benign tumors.
- Swelling is typically felt in one spot on your chest wall, but it may spread to other parts of the breast if it’s caused by cancer cells spreading through your bloodstream (known as metastasis).
- If you have swelling in more than one place on your chest wall, consider getting checked out by a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating gynecological cancers like breast cancer before something bad happens to you
5. Skin Irritation Or Dimpling
Skin irritation or dimpling is a common symptom of breast cancer. The most common cause of skin irritation or dimpling is a lump or nodule on the breast, but it can also occur if you have lymph nodes in your armpit, neck, or chest that are swollen.
If you’re noticing any of these signs:
- dimpling (varying between a small indentation and a large crater) on one side of your body;
- redness around the nipple area;
- swelling around your nipple area (this may be accompanied by tenderness);
- thickening of tissue in places where lumps have been removed surgically;
- pain during movement – this may mean that there’s an injury to nerves near where they were removed surgically
6. Breast pain
Breast pain is a common symptom of breast cancer. The breast can be painful, especially when you press on it or move your arm or the other one. It’s also possible that you’ll feel pain under the arm (in front of your armpit), in your neck, or somewhere else on your body. Pain may be constant or intermittent; it may be dull ache, sharp pain, burning sensation—or all three at once!
7. Nipple Pain Or The Nipple Turning Inward
Nipple pain or the nipple turning inward is a common symptom of breast cancer. There are several reasons why this could occur, including:
- Cancer has spread to your skin and caused swelling in your lymph nodes (nodes are small collections of white blood cells that work as filters to help keep harmful bacteria away from other parts of your body).
- It’s called lymphedema (a condition where there’s too much fluid beneath the skin), which may be caused by inflammation or infection around one or both breasts due to radiation therapy for other types of cancers.
- It could also be due to an underlying skin condition like dermatitis or eczema—but not all people with these conditions will have symptoms such as nipple pain and/or turning inwards.
8. Redness, Scaliness, Or Thickening Of The Nipple Or Breast Skin
- Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin
- This is a sign of inflammation. It’s not a symptom of breast cancer. In fact, it can be a sign that you have an infection like thrush (or yeast), which causes redness and itching in your nipples and areolas (the dark area around your nipples). If you think this is what’s going on for you, see your doctor to make sure it isn’t something more serious like cancer!
9. Nipple Discharge Other Than Breast Milk, Including Blood
Breast cancer can affect your nipple, so if you are noticing any discharge other than breast milk, consult a doctor. Discharge may be white or clear, yellow or greenish-brown in color and thick or thin. It may also have a bloody appearance (streaked with blood). The discharge might be in one spot or several spots on your breast; it could be constant or intermittent.
10. Lumps, Swelling And Discharge Are Common Symptoms Of Breast Cancer.
Lumps, swelling and discharge are common symptoms of breast cancer. Other symptoms include redness, scaliness or thickening of the nipple or breast skin; breast pain; nipple pain or the nipple turning inward; changes in a woman’s menstrual period; discharge other than breast milk
Difficulty sleeping, weight loss and changes in mood are all potential signs of cancer. “When you’re concerned about any kind of symptom that doesn’t make sense to you, or it’s persistent or unusual for you, talk to your health care provider,” said Dr. Dawn Hershman, a breast cancer specialist at Columbia University Medical Center in New York.
Conclusion
Breast cancer is a serious disease that needs to be detected early. It’s important for women to know their breasts and look for any signs of changes, as well as talk with their doctor if they notice anything unusual.
