Breast Cancer Symptoms Self Exam

May 19
2010

breast cancer symptoms self exam

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Recognizing the signs of breast cancer is very important and can save your life. If the disease is detected early, there is a high probability of success is to treat and even cure.
The main sign of breast cancer in both men and women is a mass. Without However, most lumps are not malignant. Often, these lumps are not painful. Other symptoms of breast cancer include:
? Unexpected blood or secretions clear nipple
? Inverted nipples
? A change in breast size or shape
? Bleeding or flattening of the breast skin
? Redness pitting of the skin, similar to an orange peel

Non-cancerous Breast Conditions
There are several factors that can cause these symptoms apart from breast cancer. In addition to the normal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle or pregnancy, there are other frequently noncancerous breast conditions, such as:
Fibrocystic changes
Fibrocystic changes can make your breasts feel granular or stringy. This condition of the breast is very common, affecting at least half of all women. Fibrocystic changes are not usually a sign of breast cancer and do not increase the risk of developing breast cancer either. When the chest feels very rounded, self-exam can be quite difficult. However, being familiar with what is normal and what is a concern may help to detect new packages easier.
CYSTS
Fluid-filled cysts are also common in women between the ages of 35 and 50. Their size varies from small for the size of an egg. These cysts are usually not a sign of breast cancer either. Sometimes increases in size until menstruation and disappear completely after. Are less common in women who no longer have a menstrual cycle.
Fibroadenomas
Fibroadenomas are benign tumors that are common in women during the reproductive years. They are smooth and elastic bundles with a clear and move under the skin when touched. The fibroadenomas are usually painless. They can change their size over time, becoming in small or larger and sometimes disappear completely. Although a doctor can usually detect fibroadenomas through a clinical examination, a tissue sample may also be necessary.

INFECTIONS
Mastitis or breast infections are also common in women who have just stopped breast-feeding, but may also occur in women who are breast-feeding. The breast skin may be red, swollen, warm and lymph nodes under the arm also may swell. Some women also feel sick and fever. Mastitis is not a sign of breast cancer either, but does require treatment.
TRAUMA
A Sometimes a bump or bruise on your breast also can cause a lump. However, this is not a sign of breast cancer and does not increase the risk of contracting the disease either.
Calcium deposits
Calcium deposits can develop anywhere on your chest and also appear on a mammogram. Most women have several deposits calcium in different sizes. These microcalcifications are often caused by cell debris, cell secretion, inflammation, radiation or trauma above. They are not caused by calcium supplements. Most calcium deposits are a sign of breast cancer. However, some of them are precancerous or even cancer. Your doctor will probably recommend further testing if any of them is suspect.
If you discover a lump through breast self-examination and its not gone through menopause, however, there is no need to panic. You can wait until the menstrual cycle to see a doctor, most will disappear as masses until then. However, if breast changes persist for more than a month, go to a doctor and get a breast exam as soon as possible.

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