7 Warning Signs And Symptoms Of Breast Cancer

Seven different clinical signs of potential breast cancer

In today's topic, we're going to be knowing at seven different clinical signs of potential breast cancer. There's gonna be lots of different clinical photos and diagrams, so please stick around to the end of the topic. In this first photo that we're going to look at, 

New lump or thickened breast tissue:

The first important sign that you should be aware of is a new lump or thickened breast tissue. And you can see this lady here has a potential breast lump. Now, it's important to note that not all breast lumps are cancerous. However, if you do notice a new lump or a different lump when you're checking your breasts, you should go and see your nearest healthcare provider who can do a thorough examination as well as take a history from you. 

 

Change in shape or size of one or both breasts:

The second important sign to look out for is a change in shape or size of one or either of the breasts. Now this is important - because this could indicate a potential breast cancer, and you may notice this more when you move your arms or when you're getting dressed.

Fluid discharge from the nipple:

The third thing to look out for is fluid discharge from either nipple. Now in this diagram here, you can see that the discharges are bloody in nature. Now it doesn't necessarily need to be bloody. So if you do notice a new discharge of any color from the nipple and you're not breastfeeding or lactating, then you should go and see your nearest healthcare provider who again, can examine you - and do a thorough history to try and investigate what the cause might be. And that's because one of the potential causes of a fluid discharge from the nipple is a potential breast cancer.
 

Changes in the armpit:

Now, the fourth thing to look out for are changes in the armpit, especially in specifically lumps. So if you are examining your armpits and you notice a new lump there that you haven't felt before, don't hesitate to go see a doctor who can again do a thorough examination if necessary.

Puckering, dimpling, rash, or redness of the breast skin:

The fifth sign to look out for is puckering dimpling, a rash or redness of the skin surrounding the breast tissue. So one thing that you notice here are these small little dots, and this is something known as per orange. Now that's French for orange peel. And if you imagine an orange, you can imagine it looks slightly like an orange skin with these little dimpling or dots. Again, if you notice this, don't hesitate to see a nearest doctor or clinician who can assess you.

Rash, redness, scaling, or eczema around the nipple:

Six sign to look out for. It's a rash, redness, scaling, or eczema around the nipple. This photo here demonstrates something called Paget's disease of the nipple, and you can see here this sort of scaling and rash around the actual nipple itself. However, do look out for this rash, redness, scaling, or eczema in the ariola region, which is the region surrounding the actual nipple itself. And again if you do notice anything that looks different or you're slightly suspicious of that or worried, don't hesitate to contact your nearest healthcare provider.

Changes in the nipple:

 Finally, in the seventh important sign to lookout for are changes of the nipple. In this photograph here, you can see inversion of the nipple. And if you do notice anything like this, don't hesitate to see your nearest doctor who, as I've mentioned before, will make sure they do an important and thorough history and examination. I'd like to finish the topic by mentioning that these signs, although mainly found in women, can also affect men, and that's because men can get breast cancer.

If you are a man who's Reading this topic and you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to contact your general practitioner or family medicine doctor.

All information by: Doctor O'Donovan

 

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