Know the early warning signs and symptoms of breast cancer
January 13, 2023Breast cancer is the most common disease in women. It is common in women of all ages. Hence the need for timely screening to manage breast cancer is very important to improve quality of life. Breast cancer cases are on the rise in the country. Because 1 in 28 Indian women are prone to breast cancer. It is higher among urban women (1 in 22) than rural women (1 in 6).
Breast cancer can have different symptoms for different people. Most don’t notice any signs at all.
The most common symptom is a lump in your breast or armpit. Others include skin changes, pain, a nipple that pulls inward, and unusual discharge from your nipple.
The main symptoms of breast cancer are:
Painful or non-painful lumps of various sizes
Change in breast shape
Pain in the breasts not associated with menstruation
Discoloration and sores on the skin of the breasts
A condition where the nipple or nipple is pulled inwards
Bloody or non-bloody discharge from the breasts
Lumps and swelling in the armpits and neck