Do you do regular self-exams on your breasts, FNites? Make sure you do more than just look for the presence of lumps. A Health.com article reminds readers that breast cancer doesn't just manifest in that form.While it is true that finding a lump could signify that someone has breast cancer, there are other things you should also watch for. Here they are as listed on Health.com:
- swelling
- skin irritation or dimpling
- breast or nipple pain
- nipple turning inward
- redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin
- discharge that's not breast milk
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Health.com also mentions that, sometimes, underarm lymph nodes can swell and get affected first before a visible lump forms in the breast. Keep this information in mind the next time you self-examine your breasts. While exhibiting any of these signs doesn't automatically mean you have breast cancer, it's best to consult a doctor immediately so that you can find out for sure. Remember that early detection is one of the most important keys to surviving breast cancer.
For more information on breast cancer, read Female Network's primer below:
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