The one thing breast cancer doesn't want you to know is that it is treatable. Of course, early detection is the key. Ninety-nine percent of women who detect breast cancer before it spreads survive for five years.

Although a lump or enlarged tissue in the breast is frequently the first indicator of breast cancer in women, there are other symptoms as well that many of us may not be as aware of.


Look at these 5 subtle, easy-to-miss signs of breast cancer:

Symptom 1: Large Lump in the Armpit
A swelling in your lymph node, the glands that aid in your body's ability to fight infection, can be represented as a lump under your armpit.
We have certainly experienced swollen lymph nodes in the past, but those swellings are frequently accompanied with an increase in size.

Symptom 2: Skin Dimpling
You should be concerned if your breast develops any new dimples. Look for a skin indent that resembles a dimple on your cheek in both size and shape. This can be a sign that a tumor is pushing through the skin.

Symptom 3: Redness or Swelling
A breast infection is frequently mistaken for swelling or redness, but these symptoms can also indicate an inflammatory breast cancer.
You must experience redness that covers more than one-third of the breast, warmth, and swelling in order to be diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer.

Symptom 4: Inverted Nipple
The 2017 study found that nipple anomalies are the second most typical breast cancer presenting sign after a breast lump.
A nipple that has always pointed outward and then abruptly begins to point inward is known as an inverted nipple. Similarly, consult a doctor if a nipple suddenly reverses its direction.

Symptom 5: Itchy Nipple
The nipple (or areas close to it) may exhibit itching, flaking, or crusting as a symptom of Paget's disease, a rare form of breast cancer.

Every woman should periodically inspect their breasts. Other typical warning signs include nipple discharge, nipple inversion, swelling around the armpit or collar bone, and a persistent pain in your breast or armpit. These skin texture changes, such as puckering or dimpling, are also prevalent.

Keep in mind that even if you experience any of these symptoms, you may not actually have cancer (for instance, 90% of breast tumors are benign). But you should always check things out with your doctor as soon as you can since they can refer you to a breast clinic where the experts can reassure you and provide you with any required care.

By visiting the doctor as soon as possible, you also give yourself the best chance of receiving effective treatment if it turns out to be cancer.



Reference:
1. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/health/health-advice/a562502/dimpling-breast-cancer-symptom/
2. https://www.healthcentral.com/slideshow/sneaky-breast-cancer-symptoms-that-are-easy-to-miss