Signs and Symptoms Lump or Mass in Breast:
majority of the lumps are benign and benign lumps are not cancer. If you find any lump in your breast then get it examined by a doctor. Breast self examination is the best way to detect a lump yourself but never feel the breast between fingers and thumb. In this picture unequal size of the breasts is clearly seen, due to lump in left breast, with nipple retraction. This can be observed while looking at mirror during breast self exam.
Signs and Symptoms Nipple discharge:
breast milk during lactation is normal but blood stained discharge is not usual. It may or may not be cancer. So, it should be examined by doctor who is expert in breast diseases. At the end of breast self examination woman should squeeze her nipple to check for any discharge from nipple.
Signs and Symptoms Nipple rashes and skin changes:
Any recent onset of nipple retraction is mostly related to underlying disease. Whenever you find a retracted nipple in front of mirror during breast self examination, always contact doctor for clinical examination and relevant investigations. Nipple retraction since birth is often normal.
Signs and Symptoms Nipple Retraction:
Any rashes and change in skin of nipple and areola should be reported to doctor immediately. It can be easily noticed in front of mirror during breast self examination.
Signs and Symptoms Orange Peel Appearance :
Orange peel appearance is an advance stage of breast cancer but it is important to mention it. Some women are unable to feel lump initially and develop diffuse thickening of breast skin with dimpling. Then this is the only sign to notice in front of mirror during breast self examination. In this case clinical examination is must with doctor who is specialized in breast diseases.
