{"id":8310,"date":"2022-07-24T09:40:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T05:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-kaviani.com\/?p=8310"},"modified":"2025-04-01T09:57:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T06:27:32","slug":"breast-cancer-signs-and-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr-kaviani.com\/en\/breast-cancer-signs-and-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs and Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Nowadays, in many countries, including Canada and European nations, breast cancer is often diagnosed in its early stages through screening systems like mammography, even when there are no noticeable symptoms. However, in many other countries where such services are not available, or in rarer cases, even in developed countries, breast cancer may be diagnosed when symptoms appear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"619\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">This disease has various symptoms, but it is important to note that not all of these symptoms are present in every individual. In fact, in most cases, only one or two symptoms may be seen. These symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"864\">\n<li data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"636\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Breast lump<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"666\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Discharge from the nipple<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"697\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Skin changes in the breast<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"716\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Nipple changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"755\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Enlarged lymph nodes under the arm<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"781\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Change in breast size<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"824\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Inflammation and redness of the breast<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"864\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Spread to other organs (metastasis)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"883\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Breast Lump<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1435\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">A lump is the most common sign of breast cancer, often discovered by the patient during self-exams or accidentally, and in other cases, it may be detected by a doctor during annual check-ups. While these lumps can sometimes be painful, they are often painless. Since lumps can also occur in benign conditions, it is important to consult a doctor for an evaluation if you find any lumps in your breast. In some cases, breast cancer may appear as multiple lumps. The doctor will assess whether the lump is benign or malignant through careful evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1459\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Nipple Discharge<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1679\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Nipple discharge is usually related to benign breast conditions. Although nipple discharge is not commonly associated with breast cancer, it must be carefully examined in some cases because of the potential for cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1711\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Suspicious discharges include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1874\">\n<li data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1742\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Bloody or watery discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1785\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Spontaneous discharge without pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1833\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Discharge from one breast and one duct only<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1874\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Discharge accompanying a breast lump<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"2074\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Discharges that are white, creamy, yellow, green, or brown, and those that are not spontaneous and can be expressed with pressure, are generally not concerning and are not typically signs of cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2108\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Skin Changes in the Breast<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2538\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Skin changes, such as dimpling or tightening, can indicate breast cancer. This can sometimes be seen during specific parts of a breast exam. In some cases, the tumor\u2019s attachment to the skin causes breast deformities. Changes in the area around the nipple can also signal underlying cancerous tissue. Skin involvement may lead to sores, and swelling that resembles orange peel skin indicates a more advanced stage of the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2560\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Nipple Changes<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2941\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">A retracted nipple may be a sign of breast cancer. However, if this change has been present for a long time and occurs after breastfeeding or puberty, and can return to its normal position, it is generally not a cause for concern. In cancer cases, this retraction typically develops within weeks or months and remains fixed. A lump may also be felt beneath the nipple and areola.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"3197\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Paget&#8217;s disease of the breast, a type of breast cancer, presents as eczema-like skin changes on the nipple, with symptoms including itching, burning, redness, firmness, and flaking. If untreated, the disease can spread to the areola and surrounding skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3239\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Enlarged Lymph Nodes under the Arm<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3581\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Cancer cells can spread through the lymphatic system, and the underarm lymph nodes are the most common site of breast cancer spread. It is important to note that enlarged lymph nodes may also be caused by benign conditions or inflammation. Therefore, while this symptom may prompt further investigation, it is not always a cause for concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3610\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Change in Breast Size<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3995\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Sometimes, due to the size of a tumor or inflammation around smaller tumors, one breast may become noticeably larger than the other. Although it is common for breast sizes to be different in healthy individuals, any sudden change in size should be examined to rule out tumors. If this enlargement is accompanied by other symptoms like lumps or redness, it requires further evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4040\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Inflammation or Redness of the Breast<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4451\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Inflammation or redness in the breast, which can occur in part or all of the breast, may resemble orange peel skin and is often associated with breast cancer. While this is an important symptom that should be checked immediately, it is not exclusive to cancer and can also occur with infections or inflammation such as mastitis. However, if you are not breastfeeding, this requires urgent medical consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4453\" data-end=\"4508\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Symptoms from Metastasis (Spread to Other Organs)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4509\" data-end=\"4878\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">In rare cases, breast cancer may spread to other organs before symptoms appear in the breast itself. Symptoms of metastasis may include bone pain in a specific area, shortness of breath (due to lung involvement), jaundice, or other signs related to liver enlargement. In such cases, thorough examination and diagnostic testing can confirm the presence of breast cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Any new symptom in your breast that has not been present before should be taken seriously. It is essential to undergo a medical evaluation as soon as possible to rule out any serious underlying conditions.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays, in many countries, including Canada and European nations, breast cancer is often diagnosed in its early stages through screening<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":132,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[159],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-breast-cancer"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-kaviani.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8310","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-kaviani.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-kaviani.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-kaviani.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/132"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-kaviani.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8310"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/dr-kaviani.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8310\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8315,"href":"https:\/\/dr-kaviani.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8310\/revisions\/8315"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-kaviani.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-kaviani.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-kaviani.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}