Swelling causes:
Mechanism Location Cancer Stage
Lymph node invasion Armpit Early
Tumor growth Breast Local
Inflammatory response Entire breast Aggressive
Critical statistic: Swelling without lump = 34% of IBC cases.
Armpit check:
Raise arm overhead
Use opposite hand
Feel 3 areas: front, middle, back
Note any firm nodes
#4 pulls inward…
4. Nipple Retraction: The Inward Pull
Nipple turns inward – not normal inversion.
Retraction red flags:
Type Cancer Link Urgency
Recent onset High Immediate
Progressive Very high ER
One nipple only Critical Today
With discharge Emergency Now
Invasive ductal carcinoma – 65% show retraction.
#3 changes skin dramatically…
3. Red, Flaky, Thickened Skin: The Visible Alarm
Skin becomes:
Red like sunburn
Flaky like eczema
Thickened like orange peel
Hot to touch
Paget’s disease – rare nipple/skin cancer:
Symptom Prevalence Survival Rate
Eczema-like 90% Early: 95%
Itching 75% Late: 35%
Burning 60% Catch early!
#2 leaks unexpectedly…
2. Nipple Discharge: The Bloody Warning
Any discharge except breast milk = major red flag.
Discharge analysis:
Type Cancer Risk Urgency
Clear 15% High
Yellow 25% Very high
Bloody 65% Emergency
Spontaneous 80% Immediate
#1 deadliest sign…
1. Swollen Lymph Nodes: The Spread Alarm
Underarm/collarbone nodes swell – cancer has escaped.
Lymph node progression:
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Stage Nodes Affected Survival Impact
0 None 99%
I 1-3 85-90%
II 4-9 65-75%
III 10+ <50%
Critical: Any swollen node + breast change = EMERGENCY.
Your 30-Day Breast Health Action Plan
Week-by-week protocol:
Week Action Frequency Expected Outcome
1 Self-exam Daily Baseline knowledge
2 Photo documentation Weekly Change tracking
3 Risk assessment Once Personalized plan
4 Professional screening Scheduled Peace of mind
Daily self-exam routine:
Time Position Duration Focus Areas
Morning Lying down 2 min Entire breast
Evening Shower 1 min Lymph nodes
Bedtime Mirror 1 min Skin changes
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Immediate screening if:
