Symptoms of Breast Cancer
The symptoms of breast cancer can vary between each person, while some people do not experience any signs or symptoms. Warning signs of breast cancer include:
- A new lump in the breast or underarm
- Part of the breast thickening or swelling
- Breast skin dimpling or irritation
- Skin that is flaky or red in the nipple area or breast
- Pain in the nipple area or pulling in of the nipple
- Discharge, other than breast milk, coming from the nipple including blood
- Changes in the size or shape of the breast
- Breast pain in any area
It is important to note that these symptoms can occur with other conditions that are not cancer.
Reference:
What Are the Symptoms of Breast Cancer? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Updated September 20, 2021. Accessed August 30, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/symptoms.htm
