Signs & Symptoms Of Breast Cancer

The most frequent sign of breast cancer is the presence of lumps or bumps in the breast tissue. These are frequently discovered during a self-exam, or by being detected during a mammography or breast MRI screening. Breast cancer can also manifest as lumps or bumps that are tender, soft, or spherical, despite the fact that these masses or lumps are frequently painless, hard, and shaped irregularly. Although breast lumps are the most typical sign of breast cancer, watch out for these other signs as well:

• Swelling of all or part of a breast (even if no distinct lump is felt)
• Skin irritation or dimpling (sometimes looking like an orange peel)
• Breast or nipple pain
• Nipple retraction (turning inward)
• Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin
• Nipple discharge (other than breast milk)

Unsure of what these symptoms look and feel like? The #KnowYourLemons campaign does a great job at explaining these symptoms in a simple, visual way.

WHY YOU NEED TO GET SCREENED

You must schedule an MRI at one of our sites if you see any of these signs or abnormalities in your breasts. Breast MRIs or ultrasounds may be the ideal imaging tests to employ in conjunction with mammography if you have a high risk of developing breast cancer in order to get the most accurate and complete results. Family history or thick breast tissue are high-risk factors. To ensure that your breast health is being regularly examined and any malignant cells are discovered early, doctors advise getting a mammogram every year.

Although breast cancer is frightening, it is frequently a fairly manageable condition with early detection. The best thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones is to stay informed, regularly check yourselves for breast cancer symptoms, and follow to the recommended screening recommendations throughout the whole year, not just in October. Make an appointment for your annual mammogram today and take charge of your breast health!