{"id":5551,"date":"2019-03-26T06:41:29","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T06:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/?p=5551"},"modified":"2019-03-26T06:41:29","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T06:41:29","slug":"8-warning-signs-breast-cancer-aware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/8-warning-signs-breast-cancer-aware\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Warning Signs Of Breast Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast cancer, like all other forms of cancer, comprises abnormal cells which tend to grow uncontrollably. When these cells spread to the other parts of the body, the cancer is known to be metastatic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast cancer may affect men as well, but it is more commonly observed in women. It is one of the common cancers found affecting today\u2019s generation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early detection and treatment are crucial when it comes to breast cancer. However, when the apprehension of breast cancer in women occupies your mind, it\u2019s necessary to rule out the possibilities to drive away your worries, if it\u2019s not cancer, or commence the treatment, if you happen to suffer from one. So, how would one know whether she needs to be screened for breast cancer? What are the signs which would tell you that you need to see your physician?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing how your breasts normally look or feel is an important part of breast health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A change in the appearance or feel of the breasts or nipple or the occurrence of any discharge from the nipple may be the initial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/breast-cancer.aspx\">signs of breast cancer<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/askyourquestionpage.aspx\">We treat patients from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE &amp; 180 more countries. Get an expert opinion on your ailment, click here to\u00a0ask Dr Shah\u2019s team directly.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5552\" src=\"http:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/web-banner-1-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"LifeForce Homeopathy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So. let us have a look at the warning signs of breast cancer. Here are some signs and symptoms which you should watch out for.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change in the size or shape of the breast<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of the swelling, warmth, redness, or darkening of breasts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of a lump, hard knot or a thickened area either in the breast or armpit or around the collar bone. This could be the first sign of breast cancer. These lumps are usually painless.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin irritation, dimpling, or puckering of the skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itchy rash on the nipple.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulling pain in the nipple or the retraction of the nipple<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sudden discharge from the nipple without being squeezed. Although nipple discharge may also occur in cases of infection, it should be investigated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent pain in one spot or area of the breast. Although it is said that the lump may be painless, however, sometimes, there might exist a painful area.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-risk-factor-liver-cancer\/\">Is Non- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease A risk factor for Liver Cancer?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some women may feel that along with the breast changes, there would be other changes too, such as feeling tired or losing weight, but, that may not be the case. If you have noticed any of the above changes, you need to talk to your doctor, get yourself examined so that the cause can be found.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many times, these changes may not be due to cancer, but it is necessary to get it checked once you notice the changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not assume that if you have had a benign lump in the past, a new lump also may be benign. Do get it checked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the changes, turn out to be cancerous, it is best to get it diagnosed at an early stage, when the chances of survival are the highest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you happen to experience any of the above-listed signs and symptoms, consult your doctor and get it checked without any delay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Written by Dr Chetali Damania, Associate doctor to Dr Rajesh Shah<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breast cancer, like all other forms of cancer, comprises abnormal cells which tend to grow uncontrollably. When these cells spread to the other parts of the body, the cancer is known to be metastatic. Breast cancer may affect men as well, but it is more commonly observed in women. 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