Real case – Lisa, 47:
Week Observation Action Taken
1 Left breast fuller Waited
3 Persistent Mirror check
6 10% larger Mammogram
Result Stage I Lumpectomy only
Red flag checklist:
One breast only (not both)
Persistent (over 2 weeks)
No pregnancy/hormones explaining it
Accompanied by firmness
Pro tip: Monthly photos in same lighting/position.
#9 feels like orange peel…
9. Skin Texture Changes: The Dimpling Danger
Imagine pinching your breast skin – it dimples like orange peel.
That’s not normal.
Science behind dimpling:
Cause Mechanism Cancer Type
Tumor contraction Pulls skin inward Invasive ductal
Lymphatic blockage Thickens skin Inflammatory
Fibrosis Creates puckering Scirrhous
Johns Hopkins study: 41% of palpable cancers show texture changes first.
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Maria’s timeline:
Day Skin Change Size Action
1 Slight puckering 0.5cm Noticed
14 Orange peel 1cm Biopsy
Result Stage II Treated Full recovery
Self-exam technique:
