Breast Cancer Symptoms And What You Need To Know

Breast Pain

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Although the breasts may hurt due to PMS, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or hormonal changes, unusual or persistent breast pain can indicate that a patient may have breast cancer. Other causes of breast pain include birth control and medications, infertility treatments, breast cysts, stress, and an improperly fitted bra. The majority of breast cancers do not cause any pain, but some do. The most common cause of breast pain is a woman’s menstrual cycle, as well as some other benign breast conditions.

Breast pain in relation to cancer can occur due to inflammation and cancerous cells interfering with the lobules or lymph nodes, as well as due to lumps or masses underneath the skin. If you experience breast pain that is both severe and persistent, it is recommended that you have your breasts examined. Remember to listen to your body and do not just pass it off as PMS or something else. If you are concerned, go for a mammogram as soon as possible.

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