Breast Cancer Oncologist Non-Invasive Diagnosis and Therapy

A cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. Breast cancer can occur in women and rarely in men. Symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast, bloody discharge from the nipple and changes in the shape or texture of the nipple or breast.

Breast cancer develops from breast tissue. Signs of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, fluid coming from the nipple, a newly inverted nipple, or a red or scaly patch of skin. In those with distant spread of the disease, there may be bone pain, swollen lymph nodes, and shortness of breath or yellow skin.

Breast Cancer Signs and Symptoms

• Swelling of all or part of a breast (even if no distinct lump is felt)
• Skin irritation or dimpling (sometimes looking like an orange peel)
• Breast or nipple pain.
• Nipple retraction (turning inward)
• Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin.
• Nipple discharge (other than breast milk)
• A lump in the breast or underarm that persists after your menstrual cycle.

Risk factors : Risk factors for developing breast cancer include being female, obesity, lack of physical exercise, drinking alcohol, hormone replacement therapy during menopause, ionizing radiation, early age at first menstruation, having children late or not at all, older age, prior history of breast cancer, and family history. About 5–10% of cases are due to genes inherited from a person's parents. Breast cancer most commonly develops in cells from the lining of milk ducts and the lobules that supply the ducts with milk.

Seven warning signs of breast cancer

According to caring.com, here are seven warning signs of breast cancer :

• A change in nipple appearance or sensitivity. 
• Breast or chest pain.
• Changes in breast shape, size or appearance. 
• Itchy breasts.
• Red, swollen breasts. 
• Swelling or lump in your armpit.
• Upper back, shoulder and neck pain.