Other than lumps, there are other early signs of breast cancer that you can check. They are:
Redness
One of the early signs of breast cancer is redness of the skin. Of course, there are other reasons why the skin may become red. If you find no reason for the change in color, it is best to consult your doctor.
Thick or Scaly Skin
The skin on the breast is supposedly smooth, unless you have a congenital marking.
When a part of your breast or the entire breast becomes thick or scaly, you may be experiencing one of the early signs of breast cancer.
Thickening may be associated with edema or swelling. This happens because the cancer may be blocking the normal pathway of lymph or body fluids in your breast
Irritation or Itchiness
Aside from just observing how your breasts look, you also want to “feel” if there are any changes. One of the early signs of breast cancer is when your breast becomes itchy or irritated.
However, before getting worried, determine first if there is a reason for the irritation. If there is none, cross-check it with the other symptoms.
Dimpling
Skin “dimpling” is when you see that your breast skin retracts or gets pulled in. It happens because the cancer pulls on the suspensory ligaments that support the breast.
Retracting Nipples
Retracting nipples happen when one or both of your nipples are “turned or pulled in.” These are also called inverted nipples. Most of the time, it is a normal, common condition. This is one of the reasons why some mothers have a hard time breastfeeding. However, if this is a new and persistent symptom for you, consult a doctor.
Abnormal Discharge
Nipples only secrete breast milk. Any abnormal discharge is one of the early signs of breast cancer. Go to the hospital if there is blood.
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