Symptoms

Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Some people with breast cancer may have breast changes. However, many people do not have any signs or symptoms when they are diagnosed.

Often, breast changes or symptoms can be caused by a medical condition that is not cancer.

You should discuss any of the below symptoms with your physician:

  • A lump that feels like a hard knot or a thickening in the breast or under the arm.
  • Change in the size or shape of your breast.
  • Nipple discharge that occurs suddenly, is bloody or occurs in only 1 breast.
  • Physical changes, such as a nipple turned inward or a sore in the nipple area.
  • Skin irritation or changes, such as puckering, dimpling, scaliness or new creases.
  • Warm, red, swollen breasts, with or without a rash, with dimpling resembling the skin of an orange.
  • Pain in the breast, particularly breast pain that doesn’t go away.
    • Pain is not usually a symptom of breast cancer. But, you should tell your physician if you have breast pain.