Breast Cancer Warning Signs

Breast Cancer Warning Signs

October is breast cancer awareness month and in support of the cause, here are a few warning signs that you should be aware of. Self-examination and finding the telltale lumps is the obvious warning to see your physician, however, here are few other warning signs that even the best physicians may miss.  If you have or notice any of the following, be on the safe side and call your doctor for a check-up.

Redness, bruising, or swelling- these may be symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer, a rare form of the disease.

Sore armpits- although tenderness in this area is usually caused by infections, muscle strains, or sweat glands that may be blocked, a cancerous lymph node or breast tissue may be the cause.

A change in your nipples- sores, redness, dimples on or around the nipples can be a warning sign that there is a tumor present deep inside of the breast tissue that you may not be able to feel.

Discharge- discharge that persists for several days or appears watery or blood-tinged could be a sign of a tumor.

Source: Shape Magazine, Peter Pressman, the author of Breast Cancer: The Complete Guide

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