Symptoms of breast cancer at different stages

Breast cancer has become a major public health issue in today's society. Since the 1990s, the global breast cancer mortality rate has shown a downward trend. The reasons are: first, the development of breast cancer screening has increased the proportion of early cases; second, the development of comprehensive breast cancer treatment has improved the efficacy. Breast cancer has become one of the most effective solid tumors. Today, the editor has compiled pictures of breast cancer symptoms as follows:

Early symptoms of breast cancer: Lumps The outer upper quadrant of the breast is a common site for breast cancer. Local skin changes The appearance of "dimple sign" on the breast skin is an important sign. Nipple changes and nipple erosion are also important signs of breast cancer. Nipple discharge Hyperplasia and inflammation of the breast ducts, especially the large duct epithelium.

Symptoms of late stage breast cancer Breast lumps

1. Location: The breast can be divided into five areas, namely, upper inner area, upper outer area, lower inner area, lower outer area and central area (areola), by making a cross with the nipple as the center. Breast cancer is more common in the upper outer area, followed by the upper inner area. The lower inner area and the lower outer area are less common.

2. Number: Breast cancer is most common with a single lump in one breast. Multiple unilateral lumps and primary bilateral breast cancer are rare in clinical practice. However, with the improvement of tumor prevention and treatment, the survival of patients is constantly prolonged. After surgery for breast cancer in one breast, the chance of a second primary cancer in the contralateral breast will increase.

Symptoms of late-stage breast cancer vary, the most common of which are: breast lumps, breast pain, nipple discharge, erosion or skin depression, axillary lymph node enlargement, etc. Although these symptoms are not necessarily specific, understanding these symptoms and recognizing these manifestations will help us to detect, diagnose and treat breast cancer early.