Breast lumps may be the most well-known sign of breast cancer, but the disease can present in many other forms, too.
, a healthy lymph node is lima bean-shaped and “should also be somewhat firm, but still have some give to it.” Enlarged, potentially cancerous lymph nodes become round like a marble and are very hard.When it comes to signs of breast cancer, any changes to the breast or nipple skin are concerning. Dominici said you should keep an eye out for dimpling of the skin or changes to your nipple, including nipple inversion. Singh added that cracked and inflamed nipples could be warning signs, too.
Breast infections do exist. However, if you notice a “persistent redness in the breast which is not getting better with antibiotics,” you should contact your doctor immediately, Singh explained.If the size of your boob changes drastically, it could be a sign of breast cancer, Dominici said. This can be evident when comparing one of your boobs to the other or noticing that your bra doesn’t fit one of your breasts anymore.
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