Common signs of bre.ast can.cer

Since the early 1990s, breast cancer rates in the UK have risen by about 18%, making awareness of symptoms especially important. The most common sign is a new lump or thickening in the breast or armpit area.

Other symptoms to watch for include:

• Pain or swelling in the armpit
• Redness, rash, crusting, or inflammation around the nipple
• Changes in breast size or shape
• Changes to the nipple, such as inversion
• Altered skin texture on the breast
• Discharge or bleeding from the nipple

While these signs don’t always mean cancer—many lumps are benign—it’s important to get checked to be certain.