Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer manifests as various signs and symptoms, which are described below.


Breast or Armpit lump: The most common manifestation of Breast Cancer is a lump or a thickening on the breast or armpit. Any thickened area of the breast that does not feel similar to surrounding breast tissue can be suggestive of a breast cancer. Presence of a lump or thickening in the armpit is suggestive of spread of cancer to axillary lymph nodes (situated in armpits).

Tenderness: Pain in the breast or armpit is also a symptom of breast cancer.

Change in the appearance of the breast- Breast Cancer may also present as a change in the size or shape of the breast.

Changes in skin of breast: Breast Cancer can present as a redness or dimpling on the skin of breast, making it resemble an orange peel.

Changes in nipple(s): Presence of a rash around nipple can be a sign of breast cancer. Breast cancer may also lead to an inverted or sunken nipple. Any discharge from the nipple, in particular bloody discharge can be caused due to breast cancer.

Flaking, crusting, peeling or scaling of the skin of breast or nipple is also a sign of breast cancer.
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