Being a cancer awareness country, at-least much about breast cancer has been shown the light of the day.
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However, the following tips will help you learn more about breast cancer especially for women because they are so prone to the cancerous cells affects breasts.
Signs and symptoms of breast cancer:
- A change in size or shape of the breast
- A lump or thickening that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue
- Redness or a rash on the skin and/or around the nipple
- A change in skin texture such as puckering or dimpling
- Discharge (liquid) that comes from the nipple without squeezing
- Nipple becoming inverted or changing its position or shape
- A swelling in the armpit or around the collarbone
- Constant pain in the breast or armpit
What to do if you find a change:
- Most changes are likely to be normal or due to a benign (not cancer) breast condition
- If you notice a change, visit a GP as soon as possible
- A GP may feel there is no need for further investigation or may refer you to a breast clinic
- If you do not feel comfortable with a male GP, ask if there is a female GP available
Source: Breast Cancer Care
