8 Signs On Your Breast You Shouldn’t Ignore

Can you name the 8 signs that may indicate breast cancer? This video discusses them, and also shows what they look like on various different skintones:

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Dr Simi Adedeji bids us watch out for:

1. Inverted nipple: a newly inverted nipple (pointing inward or folded) should be checked by a doctor, especially if it’s a recent change.
2. Flaky rash: a flaky, itchy, or red rash around the nipple or areola could indicate an underlying issue and should not be dismissed as just a skin condition.
3. Tethering: skin pulling or denting, noticeable when raising your arms, may signal a deeper problem.
4. Dimpling: skin resembling an orange peel (po orang sign) with dips and accentuated pores could indicate swelling or thickening and requires medical evaluation.
5. Redness or heat: unusual warmth, redness, or tenderness in the breast, particularly if not breastfeeding, should be investigated.
6. Nipple discharge: any unusual fluid from the nipple (be it yellow, green, milky, clear, or blood-stained) warrants attention, especially if spontaneous or only from one side.
7. Change in size: sudden changes in the size or shape of one breast should not be ignored.
8. Breast lump: a firm, irregular, or persistent lump in the breast, armpit, or collarbone area should be checked promptly, even if it’s not always harmful.

The above signs may indicate cancer or something else, but none of them are things that should be ignored (even if you get just one sign).

For more on each of these, plus visual demonstrations, enjoy:

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