Know Your Body: Awareness Can Make a Difference

Know Your Body: Awareness Can Make a Difference

Changes worth discussing with your doctor may include:

• A new lump or unusual thickening

• Changes in the size or shape of the breast

• Dimpling, puckering, or other skin changes

• Changes around the nipple

• Unexplained swelling or persistent discomfort

Finding a change does not automatically mean cancer, but it is important to have anything unusual evaluated by a medical professional.

Awareness Can Make a Difference

Breast cancer does not always cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages, which is why routine medical care and recommended screenings are so important. In addition to keeping up with appointments, becoming familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel can help you notice changes that should be discussed with a healthcare professional.