Just as you’re doing your monthly exam in the mirror, you notice something different. There’s no lump, but your left breast looks off.
To be honest, it looks as if your nipple is indented. “This is weird,” you think. You check two more times for lumps, but you can’t find anything.
Should you be concerned?
When it comes to breast cancer, we’re trained to look for lumps. But in truth, there are other signs of breast cancer that women need to be aware of.
Here are five other signs of breast cancer that you need to know. When you’re doing your monthly breast checks, keep these telltale signs in mind. While what you find may be nothing, it’s still good to be informed.
1. Rash, Dimpling or Puckering
When it comes to detecting breast cancer, the appearance of the skin on your breasts is an important thing that many women don’t think to look for.
According to an article posted by Dr. Sandyha Pruthi of the Mayo Clinic, “breast cancer also can cause a skin rash that looks similar to mastitis — an infection of the breast tissue that most often affects women who are breast feeding.”