Breast Cancer Symptoms...



One of the most common breast cancer symptoms is a painless lump. But, early breast cancer is often found on a mammogram before a lump can be felt. Other breast problems that need to be evaluated by a doctor include:

  • A thickening in the breast or armpit

  • A change in the size or shape of the breast

  • Changes in the skin of the breast, such as a dimple or skin that looks like an orange peel

  • A change in the nipple, such as scaling of the skin, a nipple that turns in, or discharge or bleeding

  • A change in the color or feel of the skin around the nipple
Any breast lump in an adult male is considered abnormal and needs to be evaluated by a doctor.

If you notice any changes in your breasts, call your doctor to arrange for an evaluation.

Who To See...

Health professionals who can perform a breast exam include a:

  • Family medicine doctor
  • General practitioner
  • Gynecologist
  • Internist
  • Nurse practitioner
  • Physician assistant
  • General surgeon or a surgeon who specializes in diseases of the breast

Mammograms are usually read by radiologists.

You may see a general surgeon, a breast surgeon, or a radiologist if further evaluation of a breast problem is needed.

Breast cancer is treated by:

  • surgeons
  • medical oncologists
  • radiation oncologists


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