Symptoms and Signs that Warrant Presence of Breast Cancer
By Dr. Monroe
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancers among women. There is a large number of women that get affect from breast cancer every year. If we talk about early signs and symptoms of breast cancer, we will find that there may be no apparent symptom of breast cancer at an early stage. If any woman is feeling any apparent symptom, it may be a lump in the breast, a thick area in breast or a dimple in the breast. There are also common symptoms of breast cancer, as well. These symptoms include breast redness, breast swallowing and an enlarged underarm lymph node. These are the symptoms that may appear at later stages of cancer.
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, it does not that you are surely suffering from breast cancer. In such kind of uncertainty, one must consult her doctor at first place. Your medical doctor is the person who is going to diagnose your issues exactly. If we talk about lump in the breast, we will see that it can be very small and can go noticed at initial stages. Mostly a painful lump with uneven edges and hard surface is most likely to be the lump of cancer. If these lumps are associated with swelling, nipple pain, nipple turning inward, nipple discharge other than breast milk and lump in underarm are specific symptoms of breast cancer.
There may be significant changes in color, size and texture of the breast during breast cancer. If you observe some unusual rashes, dimple and puckers on your nipples, then you must consult your doctor for further investigation. All these symptoms cannot be controlled by casual treatments. For example, color of breast's skin cannot be enhanced by applying any external creams or any other treatments. If you are feeling pain in breast and armpits, it can be again an alarming sign. Keep in mind that some women feel pain in breasts during their menses and it is alright for them. If the pain is occurring other than your regular periods, then you need to consult a medical specialist.
