Breast Cancer Symptoms Women Need to Know
Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is estimated 1 in every 7 American women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Two hundred and twenty thousand American women will develop breast cancer this year.
Sometimes there are no symptoms of breast cancer when it is in the early stages. If you notice a lump, or are experiencing anything unusual, you must report the symptoms to your doctor as soon as possible. Performing a monthly self breast exam is the one of the best ways to notice any changes in your breasts.
Breast Cancer Symptoms
Reported breast cancer symptoms include:- discharge from the nipple(clear or bloody)
- persistent tenderness of the breast
- pain in the nipple
- swelling or mass in the armpit (lymph nodes)
- inverted or scaly nipples
- a lump that can be felt, no matter how small
- swelling of the breast
Sometimes there are no symptoms of breast cancer when it is in the early stages. If you notice a lump, or are experiencing anything unusual, you must report the symptoms to your doctor as soon as possible. Performing a monthly self breast exam is the one of the best ways to notice any changes in your breasts.
