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Content updated on Jun 1, 2022
Cancer of the breast. Risk factors include estrogen, genetics, alcohol and obesity. Protective factors include having been pregnant, especially at a younger age.
Breast lump
Lumps under the skin
Pain when pressing on the breast
Skin depressions, holes or pockmarks
Skin hardening
Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears
Lymph node swelling that is persistent and increasing in size
2 or more family members have been diagnosed with breast cancer
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose breast cancer
Do you feel a lump in your breast?
Do you feel a lump/lumps under your skin?
Is there pain when pressing on the breast?
Do you have areas of skin that are sunken in/depressed?
Do you have hardening of the skin?
This requires a specialist to confirm the diagnosis. The main types of treatment include hormone therapy, chemotherapy, surgery or radiotherapy. The specialist will advise on which option or combination is most suitable for each individual.
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