Breast cancer  warning signs

Some warning signs of breast cancer are: —

New lump in or near the breast or under the arm

Thickening or swelling of part of the breast

Irritation or dimpling of breast skin

Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast

Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area

Nipple discharge other than breast milk that occurs
without squeezing

Any change in the size or the shape of the breast

Pain in any area of the breast

Keep in mind that some of these warning signs can happen with other conditions that are not cancer.

Courtesy of Illinois Department of Public Health