Cancer is a scary and sometimes untreatable disease. Cancer has multiple stages, if it is detected in its earlier stages, it can be treated, and the chances of recovery are higher. The higher the stage, the lesser the chances of recovery. To make sure we don’t end up with a piece of shocking news, we should always keep a look out for any symptoms of cancer so that if we notice something, we can do something about it quickly before it is too late. Especially with breast cancer, people often do not notice the early signs, and when they find out, it’s too late. Here are some signs that you should look out for breast cancer.
Types of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a complex disease and not as simple as kidney stone or fever; there can be various types of breast cancer, such as:
- Angiosarcoma
- Ductal carcinoma in situ
- Inflammatory breast cancer
- Invasive lobular carcinoma
- Lobular carcinoma in situ
- Male breast cancer
- Paget\’s disease of the breast
- Recurrent breast cancer
- A lump in the breast or underarm: if you ever feel there’s a lump in your breast or underarm and it has been there for a while and doesn’t seem to go away, it could be a sign of breast cancer, and you should immediately consult a cancer specialist doctor in Mumbai.
- Swelling in your armpit or near your collarbone: Swelling can happen before you can feel lumps; swelling happens because of spreading cancer to lymph nodes. If you notice swelling, consult a doctor right away.
- Pain and Tenderness: Lumps usually do not cause any pain, but sometimes you might feel some pain.
- Flat or Indented Area: There can be a flat or indented area on your breast because of a tumor that is not easily detected.
- Changes in nipple: if the nipple is pulled inward, is dimpled, has burns or itches, or develops sores, it could be a symptom of breast cancer. If there is any discharge, that could be a symptom of breast cancer as well.
- Changes in the breast: If the breast has any changes in size, texture, or temperature, it could be because of cancer.
- Marble area: an area under your breast that feels different or marble-like could also signify breast cancer.