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BE BREAST AWARE > What to look for
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel can help you be aware of changes that should be reported to a doctor. Most breast changes will not be cancer, but still should be discussed with a doctor. Changes to look for include the following:
- Changes to the size or shape of one or both breasts.
- Unusual, persistent pain in the breast or armpit area.
- Swelling under the armpit or below the collarbone.
- Nipple changes, including change in the shape or position of a nipple, or a nipple that becomes pulled inward (inverted).
- Redness.
- Discharge from one or both nipples.
- Lumps or thickening.
- Skin changes, including irritation, rash or scaly skin.
- Dimpling or puckering.
If you are not sure if a change is significant, check again after your next period, or a few weeks later if you are no longer menstruating.
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