6 Breast Cancer Symptoms that Most Women Don't Know About
Written By: Lisa Fayed,
1. Breast that is warm to the touch:
A breast that always feel warm, sometimes hot to the touch is a symptom of inflammatory breast cancer, a dangerous and rare type of the disease.
2. Flat or inverted nipple:
A nipple that is flat or inverted is also a symptom of breast cancer. This does not include having an inverted nipple since birth.
3. A breast that is often itchy:
If you have itchy breasts or nipples, talk to your doctor. These are both symptoms of breast cancer.
4.The skin around the breast is dimpled or looks like an orange peel:
Breast and surrounding skin can take on a dimpled appearance, looking like an orange peel. Many women are too embarrassed to show a doctor, thinking it is cellulite or from being overweight. This is not the case.
5. Swollen or breast that does not change with menstrual cycle or size increase: It’s normal for a woman’s breast to become swollen and tender during a normal menstrual cycle, but when it’s constant, it need to be evaluated by a doctor. Women also need to be aware of a sudden breast size increase.
6. Breast that is red or blotchy: A breast that is red or blotchy, even having a rash-like appearance should be evaluated by a doctor. It is a symptom of inflammatory breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is a type of cancer that is often undected by a mammogram and self breast exam.
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