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Symptoms of Breast Cancer

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Updated November 23, 2003

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Symptoms of Breast Cancer

  • an abnormal lump or thickening in or near the breast or underarm area
  • any change in the size or shape of the breast
  • abnormal discharge from the nipple
  • change in the color or texture of the breast, aureola, or nipple
  • any dimpling or puckering of the breast 

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