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1. www.cancer.org › cancer › typesBreast Cancer Signs and Symptoms | Most Common Symptoms

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   The most common symptom of breast cancer is a new lump or mass (although most breast lumps are not cancer). A painless, hard mass that has irregular edges is more likely to be cancer, but breast cancers can be also soft, round, tender, or even painful. Other possible symptoms of breast cancer include: Swollen lymph nodes under the arm or near ...

2. www.cancer.org › cancer › typesIf You Have Breast Cancer - American Cancer Society

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   Surgery for breast cancer. Most women with breast cancer have some type of surgery. Common types of breast surgery are lumpectomy, mastectomy, and taking out lymph nodes from the underarm. Women who have breast surgery may also decide to have the breast shape rebuilt, either at the same time or later on.

3. www.nationalbreastcancer.org › metastatic-breast-canceMetastatic Breast Cancer - National Breast Cancer Foundation

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Metastasis of breast cancer to the brain can cause a variety of symptoms, including 17: Persistent, progressively worsening headaches or pressure in the head. Memory loss. Vision disturbances, such as blurred vision, double vision, loss of vision, or seeing flashes of light.

4. www.cancer.net › cancer-types › breast-cancerBreast Cancer: Diagnosis | Cancer.Net

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   Doctors use many tests to find, or diagnose, breast cancer. They may also do tests to learn if the cancer has spread to a part of the body other than the breast and the lymph nodes under the arm. If the cancer has spread, it is called metastasis (see the Metastatic Breast Cancer guide for more information). Doctors may also do tests to learn ...

5. www.cancer.org › cancer › typesBreast Cancer Risk and Prevention: Genetic Testing

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   Some people inherit changes (mutations) in certain genes that increase their risk of breast cancer (and possibly other cancers). Genetic testing can look for mutations in some of these genes. While it can be helpful in some cases, not everyone needs to be tested, and each person should carefully consider the pros and cons of testing.

6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesBreast Cancer: Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatment

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   Breast cancer may not cause noticeable symptoms either. But when it does, symptoms may include: A change in the size, shape or contour of your breast. A mass or lump, which may feel as small as a pea. A lump or thickening in or near your breast or in your underarm that persists through your menstrual cycle.

7. www.nationalbreastcancer.org › diagnostic-mammogramDiagnostic Mammogram - National Breast Cancer Foundation

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   Apr 1, 2024 · While screening mammograms are routinely performed to detect breast cancer in women who have no apparent symptoms, diagnostic mammograms are used after suspicious results on a screening mammogram or after some signs of breast cancer alert the physician to check the tissue. Such signs and symptoms may include: A lump. Breast pain. Nipple discharge.