7. A New Lump or Thickened Area
A firm, irregular lump that feels stuck in place is a classic alert. Cancerous ones often feel hard, immobile, and painless—unlike fluid-filled cysts.
Cancer vs. benign:
Shape: Irregular vs. smooth
Mobility: Fixed vs. movable
Pain: Often painless vs. tender
Growth: Steady increase vs. stable
Men, take note: Breast cancer in males frequently shows as a hard lump under the nipple.
6. Persistent Breast or Nipple Pain
Most breast pain is benign, but ongoing, one-sided pain unrelated to your cycle warrants attention.
Watch for:
Localized deep ache
Constant discomfort
Pain with other changes
Combined with lumps or skin issues? Concern rises.
5. Unexplained Swelling in Breast or Armpit
Not all breast cancer starts with a lump. Diffuse swelling or enlarged armpit nodes can occur when tumors block lymph flow.
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Quick check:
Raise one arm
Use opposite hand to feel axilla deeply
Note firm or swollen nodes
Swelling without clear cause (like injury) should never wait.
4. Nipple Retraction or Inversion
A newly inward-turning nipple (when it used to point out) is a serious flag.
Tumor pull from behind causes this.
