Warning over non-lump breast cancers

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Warning over non-lump breast cancers

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From the section Health

Around one in six cases of breast cancer begins with symptoms other than a suspect lump, experts are warning. Researchers from University College London say women need to be aware of other warning signs - such as nipple changes - so that they get help fast.

The researchers examined the symptoms of 2,300 women who had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. They found that women with non-lump symptoms were more likely to put off visiting their doctor.

The researchers are presenting their work at the National Cancer Research Institute conference in Liverpool.

Swellings in the armpit or an infection of the breast tissue should be checked out, they say. So too should nipple changes - rashes, bleeding or discharge - and any sores on the skin of the breasts.
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See your GP if you notice:
◾A new lump or area of thickened tissue in either breast that was not there before
◾A change in the size or shape of one or both breasts
◾Bloodstained discharge from either of your nipples
◾A lump or swelling in either of your armpits
◾Dimpling on the skin of your breasts
◾A rash on or around your nipple
◾A change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast
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