Have Your Breasts Recently Undergone Changes?
Many breast cancer signs are undetectable without a professional test, but some can be identified early with proactive breast health care. Ensure your breasts are healthy using the “Know the Symptoms” guide immediately.
Symptoms and Signs of Breast Cancer
Everyone should know the warning signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and a medical practitioner should investigate any irregularity.
Most people with breast cancer symptoms and signs will only initially become aware of one or two of them, and these symptoms and signs do not necessarily indicate that you have breast cancer.
You can more easily spot any changes in your breast by conducting monthly breast self-exams. If you notice anything unusual, make sure to consult your healthcare provider.
A Change in the Appearance or Feeling of the Breast or Nipple
Tenderness in the breast, a lump, or thickening in or around the breasts or underarm area, an alteration in the texture of the skin or an increase of pores in the breast skin (some compare this to the feel of an orange peel), or a breast lump. (It’s crucial to keep in mind that although a healthcare provider should examine all lumps, not all lumps are cancerous.)
A Modification Of The Breast Or Nipple Appearance
Any change in breast size or shape that isn’t explained, dimpling somewhere across the breast, unidentified breast enlargement (especially if on one side only), breast shrinking without apparent cause (especially if on one side only), recent breast asymmetry (uneven or lack of uniformity). Women frequently have one breast slightly larger than the other, but it should be examined if the asymmetry just started recently.
The nipple that is slightly inverted or bent inward, the skin on the breast, areola, or nipple that develops scaly, red, or swollen patches, as well as ridges or pitting that resemble orange peel.
Any Nipple Discharge, Especially Clear or Bloody Discharge
Furthermore, although it is unrelated to breast cancer, a woman’s doctor should be consulted if she experiences a milky discharge when not nursing.
Please inform your doctor of any nipple discharge, whether clear, crimson, or milky. Clear or bloody discharges are the most alarming.
Questions
Is it likely that I will have cancer if I experience these symptoms?
Most of the time, symptoms are not cancer-related, but you should investigate any breast cancer symptoms you experience as soon as you do. You must contact your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms, so that the issue can be identified and treated.
Should I presume that I don’t have cancer if I don’t have any symptoms?
Although there is no need for concern, routine screenings are always crucial. Before you experience any recognizable symptoms, your doctor can do a breast cancer screening. Your physician will do a physical examination and inquire about your personal and family medical history during your office appointment. A mammogram, for example, may be among the imaging tests your doctor orders.
