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Breast Cancer Signs And Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Breast Cancer Symptoms

Symptoms

Breast cancers in their early stages are usually painless. Often the first symptom is the discovery of a hard lump. Fifty percent of such masses are found in the upper outer quarter of the breast. The lump may make the affected breast appear elevated or asymmetric. The nipple may be retracted or scaly. Sometimes the skin of the breast is dimpled like the skin of an orange. In some cases there is a bloody or clear discharge from the nipple. Many cancers, however, produce no symptoms and c...

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Expert & Community Posts

Rash or Inflammatory Breast Cancer? When Should I Panic?

By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...cases when women have cancer in both breasts, the symptoms of breast cancer don't show up... Read more »

Resolved: No More Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis

By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...because I didn't know that pain and swelling could be symptoms of breast cancer. My symptoms... Read more »

Nipple Discharge: When Should I Worry?

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

Because breast cancer has been the subject of so much media attention and marketing, most American... Read more »

“Why Do My Breasts Hurt?” A Guide To Breast Pain

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

That uncomfortable burning sensation you feel just before your period. The soreness and tenderness... Read more »

Uninsured or Poorly Insured Patients Diagnosed at a Later Stage of Breast Cancer

By Kevin Knopf, MD , Health Expert

... Is It Easier to Ignore a Breast Lump or Other Symptoms of Breast Cancer If You're... Read more »

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Health Guide

Breast Cancer Symptom FAQs: Lump Under Arm, Not in Breast

Q. I felt a lump under my arm, in the area of my armpit, not in my breast. So that means I don’t have to worry about breast cancer, right? A. Wrong. Your breasts don’t begin and end right... Read more »

Breast Cancer Symptoms: Dimpled Skin

Q. The skin of one of my breasts has suddenly gotten dimpled, kind of like the skin of an orange. What’s that about? A. That, too, could be a sign of trouble. Sometimes a tumor causes swelling... Read more »

Breast Cancer Symptoms

...should have routine screenings, such as mammograms, and conduct self-exams on a regular basis. Symptoms of breast cancer can be different in each woman. A woman may experience any number of... Read more »

Symptoms of Breast Cancer: Breast and Nipple Changes

Q. I have this scaly rash right around my nipple. That couldn’t be a sign of cancer, could it? A. Yes, it could. Or it could be a plain old rash. But any time your nipple changes, it’s worth a... Read more »

Breast Cancer Symptom FAQs: Breast Swelling

Q. My breast swelled up and was hot and painful to the touch. My doctor treated me for mastitis, but it turned out to be inflammatory breast cancer. I think other women should be aware that not all... Read more »

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Fibrocystic breast disease

An illustration of a fibrocystic breast... Read more »

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