“You can see a lot of things just by looking at your breasts in the mirror. When your arms are by your side, you don’t always see everything,” says Dr. Lynch, Breast Cancer Program Clinical Advisor for City of Hope. “Put your hands on your hips or raise them up. Having arms in two different positions while looking is also helpful.”
In this article, we’ll discuss the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, including:
- Nipple changes
- Bloody nipple discharge
- Breast dimpling or thickening
- A sore on the breast that’s not healing
- Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit
- Breast pain
If you believe you may be experiencing symptoms of breast cancer and want to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing, or if you’re interested in a second opinion for breast cancer, call us or chat online with a member of our team.
1. Nipple changes
Changes in the nipple area may be a genetic malformation or alteration, but nipple retraction—when the nipple becomes inverted—may be a sign of cancer. If the nipple wasn’t inverted before and becomes inverted, consult with a doctor.
