Breast Cancer Symptoms And What You Need To Know

Thickening Skin

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If the skin on your breast begins to thicken, feeling almost like ‘orange peel,’ have it checked immediately.Small ridges or indents that also looks like an 'orange peel'is considered thickening of the skin as well. Thickening breast skin is often caused by mastitis, which is a breast infection that commonly occurs amongst women who are breastfeeding.

For women who take antibiotics and do not experience improvements, it could be an indication of inflammatory breast cancer. Put your mind at ease and see a physician to have your breasts examined for cancer or another condition.

Next, find out why breast pain is another common and clear sign of breast cancer.

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