Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Detecting Breast Cancer

Early Signs

♦ A lump is detected, which is usually sigle, fir and most often painless.
♦ A portion of the skin on the breast or underarm swells and has an unusual appearance.
♦ Veins on the skin surface become more prominent on one breast.
♦ The breast nipple becomes inverted, develops a rash, changes in skin texture, or has a discharge other than breast milk.
♦ A depression is found in an area of the breast surface.

Women’s breast can develop some degree of lumpiness, but only a small percentage of lumps are malignant. While a history of breast cancer in the family may lead to increased risk , most breast cancers are diagnosed in women with no family history. If you have a family history of breast cancer this should be discussed with your doctor.

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