Breast Cancer
Signs and Symptoms
A diagnosis of breast cancer can be made if one or more of the following
signs and symptoms are displayed:
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The presence of a lump or hard mass with irregular
edges in the armpit area.
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A generalized swelling of a part of the breast.
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A noticeable change in the shape and size of
the breast.
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The presence of a set of abnormal modifications
in the appearance or sensation of the nipple area including
(1) the retraction/ enlargement of the nipple, (2) a purulent
appearance, (3) a bloody, clear-to-yellow, or green fluid
secretion that weeps from the nipple, and (4) itching sensations.
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Noticeable changes of the breast, nipple, and
areola skin including: (1) centuated blood veins on the surface
of the breast, (2) red color skin, (3) orange peel appearance,
(4) dimpled, puckered, or scaly look.
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Breast pain.
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Bone pain, weight loss, swelling of an arm, skin ulceration
(these are symptoms of a more advanced cancer stage).
Article by Alina Morrow, MS
Medical Writer
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