Breast Cancer Symptoms And What You Need To Know

Breast Cysts

Breast cysts are fluid-filled sacs inside of the breast, which is usually benign or noncancerous. A woman can have one or numerous breast cysts, and they can occur in one or both breasts. Breast cysts are round or oval lumps with distinct edges and can feel like a grape, a water-filled balloon, or firm. Similar to breast cancer symptoms, women who have a breast cyst can experience nipple discharge, breast pain or tenderness, and a smooth lump in or around the breast. The major difference between a breast cyst and cancer is that a cyst can easily be treated and is noncancerous.

Continue reading to learn about the rare symtpoms of specific types of breast cancer and the other symptoms that accompany this disease.

Rare Symptoms To Look Out For

The majority of the different types of cancers have all similar symptoms; however, specific and rare cancers can have differing symptoms. For instance, the most common symptom of ductal carcinoma is a firm or hard lump that feels significantly different from the rest of the breast that can feel tender but not painful. Lobular carcinoma often does not form a lump, but rather the tissue in the breast feels thicker and harder. Other symptoms of both of these cancers include a lump in the armpit, changes in size and shape of the breast and nipple, and nipple discharge.

Late signs and symptoms occur as cancer continues to grow and spread to other parts of the body, including other organs. Late symptoms of breast cancer include bone pain, weight loss, nausea, loss of appetite, jaundice, shortness of breath, coughing, headaches, double vision, and muscle weakness.

Keep reading to uncover how men are affected by breast cancer (yes, they can get it too!).