3 breast cancer symptoms that you should be aware of

 It’s not tumor to be the only symptom for breast cancer, there are many other breast cancer symptoms that women should be aware of before this popular cancer gets worse.

Annually, thousands of women are diagnosed to have breast cancer. The number of breast cancer patients in women are 2nd highest rate, after lung cancer. Ages and sex are 2 factors that affect most to the formation of breast cancer. Men may have breast cancer either but the rate of this cancer in women are much higher. The highest age ratio in women who may have breast cancer is over 55.

For people who have family members or relatives having breast cancer, the risk ratio of them would be higher. In addition, the risk of breast cancer will increase even higher if they have a history of using too much alcohol or having obesity after the period of menopause.

Knowing the risk and symptoms of breast cancer will help you to have a better chance to determine this kind of dangerous cancer. Besides finding a tumor, there are other breast cancer symptoms which help you to learn more about your health and see a doctor at the right time:

The size of your breast

If the size of one breast is significantly bigger than the other one in a short time – this could be a sign of cancer. Everyone has a different size of breast and the difference between two breast is still normal but the strong and fast transformation of size and shape could be an obvious sign that you should really concern.

Swollen breast

If your breast are swollen, even in a small area and not too painful, it’s still not a good sign. Swollen breast may have other symptoms such as fever. Then, your breast will be warmer or hotter, infected, red or purple and swollen. Having an immediate appointment with your doctor is a wise choice if you are having these breast cancer symptoms.

Abnormal nipples

When your nipples secrete any kind of aliquot (other than the period of breastfeeding), it’s not normal. If your nipples are indented or changed to another color, you should go to the hospital and ask for checking immediately.