What kind of pain is breast cancer

The pain caused by breast cancer is mainly breast pain, and the breast area may be accompanied by an abnormal pulling sensation. The clinical symptoms caused by breast cancer in the early stages of the disease are mostly not obvious, but as the disease progresses, it may manifest as local discomfort, local discomfort, local discomfort, pain caused by nipple discharge, pain caused by lymph node metastasis, etc.

1. Local discomfort: Some early breast cancer patients often experience local discomfort, even though they cannot feel a clear lump in the breast. This discomfort may manifest as mild pain in one breast, or heaviness, soreness, and discomfort in one shoulder or back, and may even extend to the upper arm on the same side.

2. Pain caused by lumps: As the tumor grows, you may feel a lump in the breast, which is usually hard, irregular, and less mobile. When the lump presses on the surrounding tissue, it may cause pain.

3. Pain caused by skin depression: The tumor compresses the surrounding tissues and structures, causing depression on the skin surface. This depression may be accompanied by symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat and pain.

4. Pain caused by nipple discharge: Breast cancer may cause damage to ductal epithelial cells, which may cause nipple discharge. When the nipple discharge is bloody, serous or other colors, it may be accompanied by pain.

5. Pain caused by lymph node metastasis: When cancer spreads to the lymph nodes, it can cause swollen lymph nodes. This swelling is usually painless, but in some cases, it may cause pain due to the lymph nodes pressing on the surrounding tissues.

The pain characteristics of breast cancer vary, and different symptoms may appear as the disease progresses. Women should regularly self-examine their breasts for changes, maintain good living habits, and avoid high-risk factors such as smoking and drinking to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Once suspected breast cancer symptoms such as breast pain occur, you should seek medical attention for examination and treatment in a timely manner.