A new lump or thickening in the breast or underarm area is a common early sign of breast cancer. However, not all lumps are cancerous, so it's important to get them checked by a doctor.
Any unexplained changes in the size or shape of the breast should be evaluated, as they could be an early indication of breast cancer.
Look out for nipple inversion (when the nipple turns inward) or any other changes in the nipple, such as redness, scaling, or discharge (other than breast milk).
Dimpled, puckered, or irritated skin on the breast, resembling an orange peel texture, can be an early sign of breast cancer.
While breast pain is more commonly associated with non-cancerous conditions, persistent or unexplained breast pain should be assessed by a healthcare professional.
Swollen lymph nodes in these areas can be a sign that breast cancer has spread beyond the breast tissue.
Any noticeable changes in the texture of the breast, such as ridges, pitting, or a change in the way the skin feels (resembling the texture of an orange peel), should be evaluated.
Sudden changes in the position or shape of the nipple, such as it being pulled inward or becoming inverted, should be examined.
Unrelenting itching or persistent rash on the breast or nipple area that doesn't go away with usual treatments should be checked.