These Are the Symptoms You May Experience if You Have Breast Cancer
3. Skin changes on the breast
- Dimpling or puckering (often described as “orange peel” texture)
- Redness, rash, or darkening
- Thickened or tightened skin
4. Nipple changes
- Nipple turning inward (inversion)
- Pain in the nipple area
- Scaling, crusting, or redness around the nipple or areola
5. Nipple discharge (not related to breastfeeding)
- Clear, bloody, or unusual discharge
- Especially concerning if it happens without squeezing
6. Breast or underarm pain
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- Persistent pain in one spot
- Not clearly related to menstrual cycles
(Most breast pain is benign, but persistent pain should be evaluated.)
Cancer
Less common or advanced symptoms
- Swelling in the arm (possible lymph node involvement)
- Unexplained weight loss
- Bone pain (if cancer has spread)
- Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
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