Pain or changes in the appearance of the breast can be warning signs of something more serious. Signs like bumps or changes in the nipple are the first things people notice.
At first, a woman may notice a change in the breast as she performs the monthly examination. Early signs of breast cancer include:
- changes in the shape of
the nipple - breast pain does not go away after periods
- a lump does not go away after periods
- there is leakage from the nipples, a fluid that may be translucent, red, brown or yellow
- unexplained redness, swelling, skin irritation or itching
- swelling or lump around the clavicle or under the arm
Subsequent signs of breast cancer include:
- pulling of the nipple
- enlargement of one breast
- paleness of the surface of the breast
- enlargement of the lumps
- a sensation like orange peel on the skin
- lack of appetite
- weight loss
- enlarged lymph nodes in the armpit
- visible veins in the breast
Warning signs of breast cancer in men
Breast cancer is not usually associated with men, but can occur in rare cases at any age, although it is more common in older men.
Many people do not realize that men also have breast tissue and the cells of this tissue can undergo cancerous changes. The symptoms are:
- thickening of breast tissue
- leakage from the breast
- redness or irritation of the nipple
- retracted nipple -
unexplained redness, swelling, irritation and itching of the skin
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