Breast cancer
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Content medically reviewed byDr. Khutaija BanoMS, Obstetrics and GynaecologyView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.In many cases, symptoms may go unnoticed until it becomes severe and may include:A lump or mass in the breast that feels different from the surrounding tissueChange is the shape, size, or appearance of the breastDischarge from the nippleBreast rashChanges in the skin over the breast, for example, dimplingBreast painInverted or pulling-in of the nippleScaling, peeling, or flaking skin over the breast, particularly the dark area around the nippleRedness and/or pitting of the breast skin, resembling the skin of orange A lump or mass in the breast that feels different from the surrounding tissue Change is the shape, size, or appearance of the breast Discharge from the nipple Breast rash Changes in the skin over the breast, for example, dimpling Breast pain Inverted or pulling-in of the nipple Scaling, peeling, or flaking skin over the breast, particularly the dark area around the nipple Redness and/or pitting of the breast skin, resembling the skin of orange Family history Hormonal changes Age -at more risk after 40 years of age Personal history of breast cancer: A cancer in one breast increases the chances of having cancer in the other breast Lifestyle, including excess of alcohol consumption Environmental factors, including exposure to radiations Obesity and over weight Menarche: having periods at younger age and menopause at an older age Pregnancy: Becoming pregnant at an older age or never being pregnant Hormone use, including long-term contraceptive use or postmenopausal Hormone therapy Eat healthy and nutritious food Avoid alcohol Practice gentle exercises upon doctor's advice Visit doctor for regular examination Preventive surgery may be recommended in women with high risk To reduce the risk of developing cancer get the pre screening done Spread of cancer to other organs or bones and resulting symptoms are the complications associated with advanced stages of breast cancer. Cancer treatment is associated with complications such as lymphedema, pain, and sickness.
A lump or mass in the breast that feels different from the surrounding tissue
Change is the shape, size, or appearance of the breast
Discharge from the nipple
Breast rash
Changes in the skin over the breast, for example, dimpling
Breast pain
Inverted or pulling-in of the nipple
Scaling, peeling, or flaking skin over the breast, particularly the dark area around the nipple
Redness and/or pitting of the breast skin, resembling the skin of orange
Family history
Hormonal changes
Age -at more risk after 40 years of age
Personal history of breast cancer: A cancer in one breast increases the chances of having cancer in the other breast
Lifestyle, including excess of alcohol consumption
Environmental factors, including exposure to radiations
Obesity and over weight
Menarche: having periods at younger age and menopause at an older age
Pregnancy: Becoming pregnant at an older age or never being pregnant
Hormone use, including long-term contraceptive use or postmenopausal Hormone therapy
Eat healthy and nutritious food
Avoid alcohol
Practice gentle exercises upon doctor's advice
Visit doctor for regular examination
Preventive surgery may be recommended in women with high risk
To reduce the risk of developing cancer get the pre screening done
Spread of cancer to other organs or bones and resulting symptoms are the complications associated with advanced stages of breast cancer.
Cancer treatment is associated with complications such as lymphedema, pain, and sickness.
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