Published on: 1/20/2016IST

Jyoti Negi Last updated on: 1/20/2016, Permalink

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Not at all like the regular myth that a knot is the main sign of bosom tumor, there are various manifestations that can help in proactively looking for cutting edge diagnostics and medicinal help at an early stage. Cautioning indications of bosom disease differ from lady to lady and there are a few situations where side effects don't appear by any means, even in mammography checks. The most widely recognized side effects are: an adjustment in the look or feel of the bosom, an adjustment in the look or feel of the areola and release from the areola.

Conduct regular self examination of the breasts to look out for:  

1. Lumps that feels harder or different from the rest of the breast or in the underarms. Not all lumps are cancerous though.
2. Sudden discharge (bloody or clear…non milky) from only one nipple (without squeezing). Can be due to an infection as well.
3. Change in size/shape, swelling/enlargement, warmth, redness, or darkening of the breast.
4. Dimpling or puckering of breast surface with an “orange peel” texture to the skin
5. Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
6. Retraction/Inversion of nipple or other parts of the breast.

If you are 40, insist on routine mammograms and regular checkups with your medical practitioner. Listen to warning signs from your body and seek medical guidance.