what r the signs of breast cancer because i feel one lump right under my nipples is that normal?
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Signs and symptoms Breast cancer showing an inverted nipple, lump, skin dimpling The first noticeable symptom of breast cancer is typically a lump that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue. More than 80% of breast cancer cases are discovered when the woman feels a lump.[14] By the time a breast lump is noticeable, it has probably been growing for years. The earliest breast cancers are detected by a mammogram.[15] Lumps found in lymph nodes located in the armpits[14] can also indicate breast cancer. Indications of breast cancer other than a lump may include changes in breast size or shape, skin dimpling, nipple inversion, or spontaneous single-nipple discharge. Pain ("mastodynia") is an unreliable tool in determining the presence or absence of breast cancer, but may be indicative of other breast health issues.[14][15][16] When breast cancer cells invade the dermal lymphatics—small lymph vessels in the skin of the breast—its presentation can resemble skin inflammation and thus is known as inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). Symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer include pain, swelling, warmth and redness throughout the breast, as well as an orange-peel texture to the skin referred to as peau d'orange.[14] Another reported symptom complex of breast cancer is Paget's disease of the breast. This syndrome presents as eczematoid skin changes such as redness and mild flaking of the nipple skin. As Paget's advances, symptoms may include tingling, itching, increased sensitivity, burning, and pain. There may also be discharge from the nipple. Approximately half of women diagnosed with Paget's also have a lump in the breast.[17] Occasionally, breast cancer presents as metastatic disease, that is, cancer that has spread beyond the original organ. Metastatic breast cancer will cause symptoms that depend on the location of metastasis. Common sites of metastasis include bone, liver, lung and brain.[18] Unexplained weight loss can occasionally herald an occult breast cancer, as can symptoms of fevers or chills. Bone or joint pains can sometimes be manifestations of metastatic breast cancer, as can jaundice or neurological symptoms. These symptoms are "non-specific", meaning they can also be manifestations of many other illnesses.[19] Most symptoms of breast disorder do not turn out to represent underlying breast cancer. Benign breast diseases such as mastitis and fibroadenoma of the breast are more common causes of breast disorder symptoms. The appearance of a new symptom should be taken seriously by both patients and their doctors, because of the possibility of an underlying breast cancer at almost any age.[20] [edit]
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Lumps.
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signs are several lumps on the breast, its not yet cancer so better go to your doctor and get it checked up..
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NippleS? As in both and if so it could be absolutely normal for you, getting ready to go through your period etc. HOWEVER, it could be CANCER and sitting here typing out some query to those who haven't a clue about your medical history is a WASTE of time and possibly life. Make an appt. today and get a mammogram TODAY!
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Your other questions show that you're of school age. At your age the chances of breast cancer are so close to zero that it makes almost no difference. You have a greater chance of being struck by lightning than you do of developing breast cancer. And the chances of someone having breast cancer in both breasts (let alone in the same place in each) are even smaller - perhaps as great as getting struck by lightning twice on your way to collect your winnings from the lottery ticket you are too young to have bought. Yes, what you describe is completely normal breast development; you don't need to concern yourself with the symptoms of breast cancer. Breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25s (let alone young teens), fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed with it are under 30 and only 5% are under 40. Most (80%) are over 50. I've had breast cancer, and when I was diagnosed I was allocated to the breast care nurse whose special interest was 'breast cancer and younger women'. Know why? Because I was only 50 - yes, 50 - which is pretty young for breast cancer. Talk to your mother about this; if you don't feel comfortable doing that, talk to your school nurse - she will be used to girls having worries like this and will be able to reassure you that you DON'T have breast cancer.
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Some signs and symptoms include:  Lumps either in the breast, along the chest bone, and in the armpit area. o These lumps do not come and go, but remain and may grow over time.  Unusual change in breast shape or size  Changes in the skin of the breast o Dimpling or puckering o Thickening and discolouration – “orange peel†effect  Redness, swelling and increased warmth  Nipple changes; o Crusting, ulcers or scaling o Inverted nipples – if it is sudden and not your norm o Nipple discharge o Itching of the nipple or breast While these signs and symptoms may be due to other breast conditions, they should be checked by a trained health care professional. Talk to your doctor if you notice any of the above! There is no “normal†as breasts will develop and change over time during various stages of life – puberty, menstruation (monthly period), pregnancy and menopause. As a teenager going through puberty, they may notice the following:  Hair around the nipples  Inverted nipples  Nipple discharge  Sensitivity or discomfort  Swelling, tenderness, increased lumpiness  Stretch marks  Different sized breasts Some of these will disappear over time but some remain. What is “normal†for one person may not be normal for someone else. Everyone should know what is “normal†for them, and know what changes are normal over the course of the month. If something changes which is unexpected, talk to a health care professional. I hope that this helps
