Breast Cancer Symptoms
Early detection is key to treating and curing breast cancer. Many women regularly examine their breasts to look for common warning signs. These include:
- A painless lump in the breast
- Abnormal thickening of the breast tissue
- A change in the density of the breast
In addition, but less frequently, breast cancer can show up as:
- A lump under the arm
- Redness or scaliness of the skin on the breast
- A change in the nipple (such as discharge or inversion)
- A dimpling of the skin
If you notice any change in the normal appearance or texture of either of your breasts, you should schedule a clinical breast examination with your physician. Most breast lumps are not cancerous, but they need to be sampled and viewed under a microscope.
Updated 1/27/2009