Symptoms of breast cancer during lactation

If you have persistent breast lumps, skin dimpling, or abnormal nipple discharge during breastfeeding, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

During lactation, breasts undergo many changes, and many mothers may find breast swelling or lumps, which are common problems during lactation, such as mastitis or breast blockage. However, if breast lumps cannot be relieved and are accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, you need to pay special attention, because breast cancer may also occur during lactation.

Symptoms of breast cancer during lactation may manifest as abnormal lumps in the breast, which are usually hard, with blurred boundaries and are painless to the touch. The skin surface may become sunken, red, or have an orange peel-like appearance. Sometimes the nipples may also have abnormal secretions or even bleeding. If you find enlarged lymph nodes in the armpits or asymmetrical breasts, you may need to be alert to the seriousness of the problem. Mastitis is usually accompanied by fever and pain, which can be relieved in the short term. This is an important point of distinction.

Regular breast self-examination is the key to protecting breast health, especially for breastfeeding mothers. If breast abnormalities cannot be relieved or the above symptoms appear, you must seek the guidance of a professional doctor in time, use ultrasound, mammography and other examinations to clarify the cause, and adjust the feeding method to avoid repeated breast blockage. Healthy diet and regular work and rest can also reduce the possibility of breast diseases.