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Why Does Breast Cancer Cause Itching?
Symptoms depend on the underlying cause of the lump. Signs of a potentially cancerous breast lump may include:
- A painless lump that is firm or hard, with irregular borders (edges)
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Armpit lump - Arm swelling
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Bone pain - Difference in breast size, compared with what it previously looked like
- Nipple changes, including pulling inward, swelling, or itching
- Nipple discharge -- usually bloody or straw-colored fluid
- Skin changes such as dimpling or...
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