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BREAST CANCER Symptoms & Effects of Breast Cancer Sometimes Breast Cancer may not cause any symptoms. Even though abnormal areas usually show up on a mammogram (an x-ray of the breast), a follow up testing is usually needed. Unnatural lumps may be too small to feel, and changes of the breast may be too small for a woman to notice on her own. Also, a lump that is painless, hard, and that has uneven edges is most likely to be cancer. But some cancers can also be tender, soft, and rounded. This is frequent checkups with the doctor is so important.

However, there are still a few symptoms that may occur and be obvious. According to the American Cancer Society, these symptoms may indicate breast cancer and women should look out for them:


 * Swelling of all/part of the breast
 * Skin irritation or dimpling
 * Breast pain
 * Nipple pain or the nipple turning inward
 * A redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin
 * A nipple discharge other than breast milk
 * A lump in the underarm area

Furthermore, even after the disease has been taken away with treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, some side effects may occur on the patient, such as: The reason for this is because chemotherapy and radiation therapy don't only destroy constantly dividing cancer cells. These types of treatment may also remove some of the healthy cells around the infected site too. To help these side effects become less intense, patients can take medications and other self-help methods prescribed by the doctor.
 * Nausea and vomiting
 * Loss of appetite
 * Weakness and fatigue
 * Mouth soreness
 * Hair loss
 * Weight gain
 * Premature menopause
 * Lowered resistance to infections

QUIZ QUESTION: What is one symptom that a person who has breast cancer might experience?