Early Signs of Breast Cancer Detecting the Warning Signs
Knowing the warning and early signs of breast cancer is crucial in its prevention and treatment. It is possible for warning signs to be not visible. But most often than not, there are visible signs of tumor in your breasts that you can see or even feel.
An outward and usual sign is...
a thickening,
a lump, or
a dimple in the breast.
It can happen that you are not be able to notice it on your own as the lump or thickening may still be too small for you to feel or to cause any unusual changes.
A lump that is hard, painless, and has uneven edges is likely to be a warning sign of tumor in your breasts, regardless of the type.
Warning signs are similar for both male and female breast cancers and special and non-special types. (See Special Types of Breast Cancer.)
The American Cancer Society lists the following early warning signs to be aware of...
What are warning signs of tumor in your breasts?
You should do self-examination of your breasts every now and then for easy prevention of the disease. Early warning signs you should check out for include...
Pain in the area
Pain in the nipples
Inverted nipples or nipples turning inward
Swelling of all or a part of the breasts
Lump in the underarm area
Skin irritation in the area of your breasts
Dimple in your breasts
Unusual discharge from nipples
Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or skin.
Now that you know what warning signs to look out for, are you aware that even if you have one or more of the early signs of breast cancer, it still doesn't mean you have the disease?
Confused? Well, don't be. Lumps tend to develop in your breasts but most of these lumps may turn out to be just tumors that are benign.
Sometimes a lump will turn out to be just an infection or a cyst.
A number of reasons other than a tumor can cause your breasts to change in size or feel.
For instance, you may experience some changes in your breasts when you are pregnant. These changes are normal because the tissues of your breasts are affected by hormonal changes in your body.
Your menstrual cycle may also cause some changes. You may feel soreness, or tenderness, or pain before your menstrual period.
But what if it's really tumor? Have yourself checked thoroughly. Although most lumps are benign, each lump should be checked by your doctor to rule out tumor or any other serious disease.
And if you want to prevent it, learn what causes and the early signs of breast cancer.
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