How can one check if they have breast cancer or not? What are the symptoms? Could you please explain it in detail?

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Self breast examination should be done in the first week after the period every month by the woman, annual check with a doctor and mammography every 2 years after the age of forty for early detection of breast cancer. Technique of self breast examination is well described on internet. Symptoms include a lump in the breast that does not diasppear, skin changes, in drawing of the nipple and nipple discharge to name a few.

Vrunda Karanjgaokar · Accepted Answer

Self breast examination should be done in the first week after the period every month by the woman, annual check with a doctor and mammography every 2 years after the age of forty for early detection of breast cancer. Technique of self breast examination is well described on internet. Symptoms include a lump in the breast that does not diasppear, skin changes, in drawing of the nipple and nipple discharge to name a few.

Sathiya Krishnamoorthy · Answer

Hi, Self breast examination is the best way done at home to detect the lump. Any swelling increasing in size, nipple discharge, nipple retraction, swellings in the axilla, skin nodules over the breast are the major symptoms of breast cancer.
Clinical breast examination is advocated for all patients along with mammogram above 40 years as a routine. Younger patients with any family history can get checked earlier with USG of both breasts or with MRI breast.
Cancer is curable if detected early. Have a healthy lifestyle.