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Breast Cancer Awareness..

Nipples Changes

Blood-stained discharge, this may be caused by a benign duct papilloma (a growth similiar to a wart) or sometimes there may be a more serious problem. Blood stained discharges should be discussed with your doctor immediately.

What Changes should I be aware of??

  • A change in size or shape - one breast may become larger than the other
  • Changes in the nipple, in direction or shape, pulled in or flattened, or unusual discharge
  • Changes in or around the nipple, rash, flaky or crusted skin
  • Changes in the skin, dimpling, puckering or redness
  • Swelling in your armpitor around your collarbone
  • A lump, any size or thickening in your breast
  • Constant pain in one part of your breast or armpit

Look for changes

One way of looking is by using a miror so that you can see your breasts from different angles.

Feel for changes

Any easy way of feeling your breast is with a soapy hand in the bath or shower. Some women prefer to feel for changes while lying down.

Becoming breast aware

It is important that every woman is breast aware. This means knowing what is normal for you so that if any if any unusal change occurs, youwill recognise it.

The 5 point Breast Awareness Code

1. Know what is normal for you

2. Know what changes to look for

 

3. Look and feel

4. Discuss any changes with your doctor, without delay

5. Attend for routine breast screening once you are aged 50 and over

If you notice any change in your breast, please see concult with your doctor as soon as possible. Please bear in mind that most changes in your breast are harmless.

If you are concerned about a breast change, please consult your doctor and ask for the changes in your breast to be explained to you. If you are unhappy with the explanation, please get a second opinion.

 

 

 

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