Breast Cancer Symptoms

Early breast cancer usually does not cause pain. When breast cancer first develops, there may be no symptoms at all. As the cancer grows, it may give rise to:

1) a lump or thickening in the breast or in the underarm area

2) a change in the size or shape of the breast

3) discharge or bleeding from the nipple

4) a change in the colour or feel of the skin of the breast, areola or nipple (dimpled, puckered or scaly)

5) recent retraction (pulling in) of the nipple

Consult a doctor if any of these changes are noted.