Top 5 Signs And Symptoms Of Breast Cancer

We all live under the assumption, “Oh, it won’t happen to me”. But the fact is, breast cancer can happen to anyone of us and there is little we can do to prevent it. But one sure shot way of winning the battle against breast cancer is its early detection. So, what are the symptoms of breast cancer? Let’s look at some of the common ones that we discussed with Kate, 29, whose friend suffered from a breast cancer scare recently.

1. Lump in the breasts

“One of the most common answers to the question, what are symptoms of breast cancer, is finding a lump in the breast. You can feel a lump in the breast because it feels different from the normal breast tissue”, said Kate. She also added that most breast cancer cases were discovered after women found lumps or similar abnormalities in their breasts.

2. Change in size and shape of breast

“Many breast cancer survivors often speak about how they discovered their disease by noting changes in the size and shape of the breast. Inflammation and skin dimpling are some of the common symptoms”, said Kate. “Changes in breast shape and size can also occur naturally, but sudden or immediate changes can be a symptom of breast cancer”, she added.

3. Discharge from the nipple(s)

“Breast cancer as a possibility is probably one of the first things that should come to any woman’s mind if she notices a discharge from the nipple(s)”, warned Kate. That discharge can be in the form of a blood stain or a clean fluid from the nipple.