Breast cancer refers to a type of malignant tumor that occurs in the breast. In recent years, the incidence of breast cancer has continued to rise, becoming a major problem for women's health. However, due to the lack of obvious symptoms of early breast cancer, many women tend to ignore the early signs of breast cancer. In order to let more people know about breast cancer as early as possible, this article will share the personal experiences of 9 breast cancer patients and draw valuable lessons from them.
First, 9 breast cancer patients unanimously reported that a breast lump was the most common symptom of early-stage breast cancer. Descriptions of the lump vary, with some people feeling a hard lump and others feeling that the lump has a distinctly different texture from the surrounding tissue. In this regard, the old Chinese medicine doctor recommends that female friends have a self-examination once a month, and if possible, they can choose breast ultrasound or mammography.
Secondly, some breast cancer patients will have breast ** abnormalities in the early stage. For example, some female friends find oozing, discharge, or even ulceration on the nipple or areola, which may be one of the signs of breast cancer. And these ** abnormalities are often accompanied by local redness, swelling, itching and other discomforts.
In addition, 9 breast cancer patients also reported changes in the shape of their breasts. Some patients find that the shape of the breast is irregular, one breast becomes larger or smaller, and there is a difference in symmetry between the breasts. Of course, the change in the shape of the breast can also be caused by other breast diseases, but if it is accompanied by other breast cancer symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital for further examination.
In addition, one in 9 breast cancer patients found that their breasts were sunken or bulging. This change is sometimes accompanied by symptoms such as tightening of the breast** and increased wrinkles. This is often not noticed until the patient is self-examining, so it is important to have regular self-examinations.
In addition, breast tenderness is also one of the early symptoms that breast cancer patients often experience. The degree of breast tenderness varies from person to person, with some women experiencing only mild tenderness to others experiencing severe pain. However, women tend to experience breast tenderness around the time of menstruation, so we can't generalize, but if the tenderness is not related to menstruation and persists, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly.
In addition, some of the 9 breast cancer patients also mentioned swollen lymph nodes in the breast. Lymph nodes are important immune organs in the body, and their enlargement may be an immune response to abnormalities inside the breast. Swollen lymph nodes mentioned by patients are often close to the breast and can be felt, which needs to be taken seriously.
Finally, some breast cancer patients will have changes in the breast in the early stage, such as thickening, depression, and increased stretch marks. These changes are often related to tumor infiltration, so female friends should regularly observe the changes in the breast**.
In summary, the early symptoms of breast cancer are varied, but in general, breast lumps, breast ** abnormalities, and changes in breast shape are more common signals. If female friends have these symptoms, they can choose to go to the hospital for relevant examinations, such as breast ultrasound, mammogram, etc. It is worth reminding that the early symptoms of breast cancer are not obvious, so early prevention and screening are very important. It is hoped that the experience of these breast cancer patients will attract more attention and attention.
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References: 1 american cancer society. (2020). breast cancer signs and symptoms. retrieved from html