Courtesy the Susan G. Komen website
The warning signs of breast cancer are not the same for all women. The most common symptoms are a change in the look or feel of the breast, a change in the look or feel of the nipple and nipple discharge. If you have any of the symptoms described below, call Women’s Medical Center.
If you:
* Find a new lump or any change that feels different from the rest of your breast.
* Find a new lump or any change that feels different from your other breast.
* Feel something that is different from what you felt before.
Liquid leaking from your nipple (nipple discharge) can be troubling, but it is rarely a sign of cancer. Discharge can be your body’s natural reaction when the nipple is squeezed.
Signs of a more serious condition, such as breast cancer, include discharge that:
* Occurs without squeezing the nipple
* Occurs in only one breast
* Is bloody or clear (not milky)
Nipple discharge can also be caused by an infection or other condition that needs medical treatment. For these reasons, if you have any nipple discharge, call Women’s Medical Center.
