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Early Warning Signs

Early Warning Signs of Breast Cancer

While no one wants to think about the possibility of developing breast cancer, every woman needs to be aware of early warning signs - and act quickly by calling your physician should you detect any of the following:

. A lump or thickening in the breast or underarm
. Discharge from the nipple
. A change in breast size or shape, or a change in the color or feel of the skin or nipple such as dimpling, puckering or scaliness

In addition to mammography, you should perform a breast self-exam monthly and have a doctor or a nurse examine you annually to detect an abnormality.

Women at Risk

As a woman's age increases beyond 20, the greater the risk of becoming a one-in-eight cancer statistic. Other factors also contribute to an increased risk including a history of breast cancer in your family, having your first child after age 30, or being beyond age 30 and having no children.