What are some of the symptoms of breast cancer?
A. It is important to know that breast cancer often has no symptoms until it is in an advanced state. However, these symptoms sometimes occur with breast cancer: new lumps or dimples in the breast, nipple changes (color, size, shape, location), persistent rash, breast swelling and/or redness, and in some rare instances, Paget s Disease, an uncommon form of breast cancer can be manifested by skin inflammation.
In its very early stages, there might not be any symptoms. An unusual lump is often the first symptom; a lump can be found by a doctor during a clinical breast exam, by a mammogram or by a woman checking her own breasts. Other symptoms might be a dimpling of the skin on the breast, an inverted (pulled inward) nipple or a rough texture similar to an orange peel. A very late stage of breast cancer could have symptoms such as an enlarged, swollen breast, with a possibility of the tumor coming through the skin. • How is breast cancer diagnosed? One of the first steps in finding breast cancer is usually a mammogram. The results of a mammogram can show signs of a tumor. If the doctor thinks the mammogram results are suspicious, he or she can suggest diagnostic exams such as an ultrasound or a biopsy. An ultrasound can often tell the difference between a fluid-filled cyst (usually not cancerous) and a solid tumor. A biopsy, which is when some tissue from the tumor or cyst is removed and exami
