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"Breast Cancer" Article
 Article Directory Home Disease And Illness Breast Cancer

The Main Symptoms Of Breast Cancer Today

By Expert Author: Kerris Samson
View Summary | Submitted: 2007-11-06 | Word Count: 564 words | Views: 108 view(s)
Kerris Samson
More and more women are now surviving after being diagnosed with having breast cancer simply because it has been discovered in its very early stages of development. Because so much is being written on the subject more and more women are actually becoming aware of what the symptoms of breast cancer are and what they should do if they feel that they may be suffering from them.

The first symptom that many women associate with breast cancer is that they found a lump in this part of their body which has not been there previously. What is important to note however is that in nearly all cases (9 out of 10) where a lump has been found turn out to be benign rather than cancerous.

The most common forms of benign lumps a woman is likely to suffer from and which can often be mistaken for being breast cancer are cysts and Fibroadenoma. Although a woman can suffer from these at any stage of her life, they more commonly occur once a woman has reached the age of 35 or beyond.

It is important that any woman understands everything there is to know about their breasts in order that they can seek medical advice as soon as they notice any changes in them. The kinds of changes you should be seeking advice from your doctor on are shown below.

1. One of the most common symptoms associated with breast cancer is a lump or part of the breast seems to feel harder and thicker in texture to other parts of it. Also in some cases the skin may be come dimpled and will look just like the skin of an orange does.

2. If you notice at any time the shape of your nipple has become to change or it does something completely out of character. It becomes to turn in or actually sinks back into the breast then this may be a sign of something serious. Plus if you begin to notice a blood colored discharge from this part of your breast it is essential you seek medical advice as soon as you can.

3. Although not a common symptom that a woman may possibly be developing breast cancer another one is that a rash appears on or around the nipple area.

4. The final symptom and which is probably the most common of all of the symptoms is that a woman finds a lump either in her breast or in her armpit as she carries out an examination on herself. If you do find such a lump it is important that you seek medical advice and assistance as soon as you can.

What is important for you to remember is that although the above symptoms may be a sign of you suffering from breast cancer there may be another medical condition, which could be causing them. Therefore if you are worried at any stage after carrying out a breast examination for yourself you should seek medical advice as soon as possible.

If the symptoms of breast cancer can be diagnosed when it is in the early stages of development, then there is an increased chance of the condition being treated and a cure found. This then increases a woman's chances of actually surviving what used to be the most prevalent of all the cancers around to kill women.
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At CancerReport.info we offer help and information on breast cancer. If you want to find out more about the Symptoms of Breast Cancer click here.

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