Most common symptoms of breast cancer
Posted on: 10/Jul/2016 12:05:59 PM
Among the most common types of cancer that affects people these days are stomach cancer, breast cancer and rectal cancer. The most common reasons for stomach and rectal cancer are poor food habits and lifestyle practices, chronic ulcer, consumption of alcohol, etc.
Among these, women are largely bothered and worried about breast cancer. This may affect women of any age right from young girls to elderly women. There is not any specific reason for this type of cancer. It mostly affects women of age above 50.
Medical practitioners say that the likeliness of the disease is less with women who have given birth to children, and breastfeeding moms. Let us take a look at the most common symptoms of breast cancer below
Symptoms of breast cancer
It is common to notice tiny lumps on breast. Women usually get such lumps before and after menstrual period. However, if these continue for long period and continue to grow bigger, it has to be definitely tested and checked with a doctor.
Not all lumps are cancerous. Such lumps are usually of three types. We can get to know the type of lump by performing biopsy and a few other tests.
If you observe any irritation or sudden pain in breast, it has to be considered serious. It is really a serious issue when there is blood leakage from nipple or pain there. These are symptoms of cancer. However, physicians say that these are rare symptoms of breast cancer.
If the lumps slum down when pressed, those must be normal ones. If they are so strong that they remain as it is or if the area around turns tender, you need to check it with a physician.
Radiations are not appropriate for breast cancer. It will be of help only during initial stages. Breasts are removed by operation. Hence, women ought to be careful about their breast. Self-examine yourself for any noticeable change in breast like lump or pain.
Simple ways to self-examine yourself
Apply soap over your breast and rub it over with your fingers. You can sense the presence of any lump by doing so. Apart from this, check with a physician for every once in six months. It is better to stay safe than to suffer after encountering the disease.
Stay safe ladies.
