The typical symptoms of pre-
breast cancer include the following:
Painless lump: The most common manifestation of breast cancer in the early stage is a painless lump in the breast, which may be hard, different in size, irregular in shape, not smooth in surface and poor in mobility.
Nipple discharge: Some breast cancer patients may have nipple discharge, which may be milky, watery, or bloody.
Skin changes: Breast cancer may cause orange peel-like changes in the skin of the breast, or changes in the size, shape, and appearance of the breast. The skin may be sunken, red, eroded, or otherwise changed.
Enlarged lymph nodes in the arm
pit: Breast cancer cells may metastasize to lymph nodes in the armpit, resulting in enlarged lymph nodes.
Nipple changes: Nipples may be inverted, deformed, or the skin around the nipple (areola) may change.
Systemic symptoms: Although rare, some patients may have systemic symptoms such as loss of appetite, weight loss and fatigue, especially when the cancer develops to an advanced stage.
The diagnosis and evaluation of
these symptoms usually involves the following steps: Self-examination: Women can detect abnormalities, such as lumps or skin changes, through regular breast self-examinations. Clinical examination: The doctor will perform a professional breast examination to evaluate the characteristics of lumps and other abnormalities in the breast. Imaging tests, including mammography (mammography), ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), can help doctors observe the internal structure of the breast and look for lumps or other abnormalities. Tissue biopsy: If imaging reveals a suspicious area, your doctor may recommend a biopsy, in which a small piece of tissue is removed for pathology to determine if it is cancer. Blood tests: Although blood tests do not directly diagnose breast cancer, they can help assess a patient’s overall health, as well as monitor the effectiveness of treatment. It is worth noting that breast cancer may not have obvious symptoms in the early stage, so regular screening and self-examination are essential for early detection and treatment.
