Breast Cancer Symptoms
When it comes
to breast cancer symptoms, the first thing people commonly notice is an
abnormal lump in their breast. Nevertheless, there are other possible signs.
These are some of the beast cancer symptoms you need to look out for.
Be Breast Aware
Be Breast Aware
Being breast
aware means getting to know your breasts; how they look and what they normally
feel like; and knowing what breast cancer symptoms to look out for.
Everyone
should know the ‘breast aware’ 5 point plan and look for the warning signs. It
is important that men, too are ‘chest aware’ and check themselves regularly.
How to Check for Lumps
Worried you have found a lump?
If you have found a lump in your breast or notice any other breast cancer symptoms, you should make an appointment with your GP as soon as possible.
They can then refer you to a breast cancer unit if they are concerned that you might have breast cancer. However more often than not, your symptoms will not have been caused by cancer.
For more information on what to expect from the moment you find a lump and during your first referral appointment, take a look at Against Breast Cancer Information leaflet:
The following organisations can also
offer advice and practical support for people concerned about or living with
breast cancer;
NHS
Choices – Information from the
National Health Service on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy
living. https://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cancer-of-the-breast-female/Pages/Introduction.aspx
The Breast
Cancer Haven is a UK charity
supporting the physical and emotional needs of anyone affected by breast cancer.
https://www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk/
Breast
Cancer Now – Patient support and
helpline. https://breastcancernow.org/information-support/support-you
Macmillan offer information, practical help and support
for people living with cancer. https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/index.html
Maggie’s offer support and help
for people living with cancer. Maggie’s centres are located nationally alongside
NHS hospitals or online: http://www.maggies.org/