Breast Cancer Symptoms

The following are the most common symptoms of breast cancer. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently.

A lump or thickening (a mass, swelling, skin irritation, or distortion) in or near the breast or in the underarm area
A change in the size or shape of the breast
A change in the color or feel of the skin of the breast, areola, or nipple (dimpled, puckered, red, swollen, or scaly)
Clear or bloody nipple discharge: nipple erosion, inversion or tenderness
Early breast cancer usually does not cause pain and may cause no symptoms at all, and some breast cancers never cause symptoms or other indications of a problem.
As the cancer grows, however, it can become large: tumors over 5 cm in size are often referred to as "locally advanced."

You should consult a physician when any of these changes are noticed.