Early Symptoms Of Breast Cancer Questions

Not necessarily. Breast pain has a lot of more common causes. However you shouldnt neglect and get yourself examined asap.

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in my opinion - lumps are the ist stage of any cancer. When ignored -- these turn into notorious cancers.
Symptoms for both may be-- pain, swelling, oedema, pus etc

Breast cancer usually starts off in the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply them with milk. A malignant tumor can spread to other parts of the body. A breast cancer that started off in the lobules is known as lobular carcinoma, while one that developed from the ducts is called ductal carcinoma
symptom is only felt by the patient, and is described to the doctor or nurse, such as a headache or pain. A sign is something the patient and others can detect, for example, a rash or...more

Some people have different sized breasts since childhood. If it is so then it is not cancerous. A recent change in size of the breast with swelling and redness requires consultation with breast surgeon. Most of the breast cancer occur in women older than 40. About 15 - 20 % occur in women less than 40. Plastic surgery may be required to correct the asymmetry if the difference is too much.

Often getting breast pain is not a symptom of breast cancer. If you notice these symptoms swelling of all or part of the breast.
Skin irritation or dimpling.
Breast pain.
Nipple pain or the nipple turning inward.
Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin.
Then you need ayurvedic treatment.

Precaution
1.P: painless lump (ghaant) in breast/ axilla/ loin/ neck.
2.R: red/ white patch on tongue/ cheeks/ lips/ palate.
3. E: early satiety and gastric dyspepsia (acidity) for long time.
4.C: constipation/ diarrohea for more than 14 days.
5.A: anemia in 40 yr old male patient.
Anemia/ fever/ bleeding/ in a child/ adult.
6. U: ulcer in skin/ tongue/ lips/ palate/ cheek which is not healing and often painless.
7.T: thickening of skin; lump in breast/ axilla.more

There are no certain causes but it could be attributed to:
- Late marriage
- No children (no breast feeding)
- Bearing a child after 30 years
- Improper diet
a lump in the breast – the most common first sign. The woman usually finds the lump. ...
a lump in the armpit (axilla) ...
changes in breast shape or size.
skin changes. ...
nipple changes.

The easiest way to keep yourself under acreening is by self examination. If you fell any firm swelling then immediately consult an oncologist.

Cancer is caused by uncontrolled growth of cells in an area of our body. It can be due to loss of function of tumor suppressor genes or due to increased function of oncogenes.
Screening is recommended for a few cancers to help in early detection and cure.
Breast Cancer: screening mammography from age 45 years every 2-3 yearly. Cervical cancer: Pap smear (3 yearly) or HPV (5 yearly) from age 26 to 55
Prostate cancer PSA level every 2 years from age 50.
Oral cancers: visual inspect...more

Cancer presents as painless lump anywhere in body like neck, breast, armpits etc. Nonhealing ulcer, abnormal bleeding, weight loss, difficulty in swallowing, change in voice, change in bowelor bladder habits etc depending on organ affected. We have to do regular screening to identify in early stages and treat accordingly with surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy etc. One should Lead healthy lifestyle, regular exercises, avoiding known carcinogens, treat any kind of infection fast to avoid cancer.