The symptoms of advanced breast cancer are the same symptoms that may be present in the early stage of the disease.
The main sign is the presence of a nodule (lump) fixed in the breast, which usually does not cause pain. Other signs and symptoms of breast cancer include: red, pinched or orange-peeled breast skin, changes in the nipple (inverted nipple, itching, redness), small nodules in the armpits or neck, and discharge from the breast breast
Inflammatory breast cancer, an aggressive form of the disease, can also leave the swollen breasts and provoke itchiness the breasts. The presence of swelling or nodules in the region of the clavicle or axilla may indicate that the cancer is advanced and has already spread to the lymph nodes of these sites. The swelling can occur even before the woman has detected the lump in the breast.
It is important to remember that not every lump in the breast is cancer. There are several benign conditions that cause the same symptom. In addition, all other signs and symptoms presented may also be present in benign breast diseases.
However, it is important for the woman to be alert to any changes in her breasts and to see the gynecologist, family doctor or general practitioner if any of these symptoms are observed.
Early identification of breast cancer is very important for successful treatment. If diagnosed early, the disease may have up to 95% chance of cure.
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