Women and Breast Cancer

Breast cancer symptoms¹ present in a variety of ways, and some people have no signs or symptoms. Breast cancer may be diagnosed after a routine mammography.

 

Signs or symptoms of breast cancer include changes in the breast, such as:

• Lump in the breast or armpit
• Thickening/swelling
• Irritation or dimpling of skin
• Nipple indention or pain
• Nipple discharge other than breast milk (including blood)
• Change in size or shape
• Any pain