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What are some symtoms of breast cnacer besides a lump?

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Skin changes, etc.: Most women diagnosed with breast cancer have no symptoms, having been diagnosed by routine screening mammography. For those with symptoms, the presence of a palpable lump is by far the most common. Other symptoms include skin dimpling, thickening, or reddness, nipple inversion, nipple discharge, breat pain, and/or the presence of a lump in the armpit. Best bet for diagnosis: yearly mammograms!

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Richard Orr answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

blood from nipple: Although most breast cancers present with a lump or abnormal mammogram, some present with nipple discharge. The discharges to be worried about are bloody and sometimes thick clear fluid (reminds one of fluid in a blister) - especially if you are post-menopausal. Most green or brown nipple discharge in premenopausal women is not cancer. Unusually, bc can present as breast pain.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Ly Phan answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Mammogram abnormalit: If nammogram showed microcalcification that could be early sign of breast cancer.

Answered 7/5/2012

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