Warning Signs of Breast Cancer

Mammograms often find breast cancers early before symptoms occur.  However, common symptoms include changes in the appearance and feel of the nipple, breasts and discharge from nipples.  According the Susan B Komen website, warning signs include

·        “lump, hard knot or thickening inside the breast or underarm area,

·        swelling, warmth, redness or darkening of the breast

·        change in the size or shape of the breast

·        dimpling or puckering of the skin

·        itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple

·        pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast

·        nipple discharge that starts suddenly

·        new pain in one spot that does not go away”  http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/WarningSigns.html