NEW LUMP OR THICKENING

A new, firm, often painless lump or thickening in the breast or underarm should be checked promptly.

CHANGES IN SIZE, SHAPE, OR SYMMETRY

Sudden swelling, shrinkage, asymmetry, or contour changes can be early warning signs.

SKIN DIMPLING

Skin dimpling or a “peau d’orange” texture may indicate lymphatic involvement.

REDNESS, WARMTH, AND SWELLING

Rapid-onset redness, warmth, and swelling can suggest inflammatory breast cancer.

NIPPLE AREOLA SKIN CHANGES

Redness, scaling, or crusting of the nipple areola may suggest Paget’s disease.

PERSISTENT, LOCALIZED BREAST PAIN

Pain isn’t typical, but persistent, localized pain outside your cycle should be taken seriously.

BREAST CANCER SIGNS IN MEN

In men, a firm lump, nipple changes or discharge, and skin dimpling/redness are warning signs.

RECOGNIZING INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER

Widespread redness, swelling, peau d’orange, and nipple changes developing over weeks need urgent evaluation.

SCREENING FOR EARLY DETECTION

Do monthly self-checks; ages 45–54 get yearly mammograms, 55+ yearly or every two years. If high-risk, consider earlier screening and MRI.

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