Breast changes

From time to time, a woman or her doctor may find breast changes, such as:

• A lump or lumpiness.
• Any change in the shape or appearance of the breast such as dimpling or redness.
• An area that feels different to the rest.
• A discharge from the nipple.
• Any change in the shape or appearance of the nipple such as pulling in or scaliness (nipple inversion or retraction).
• Pain.

Many women are concerned that a breast change might be breast cancer. Even though this will not be true in most cases, it is very important that all breast changes are carefully investigated.  If it is cancer, finding it early will mean a much better chance of effective treatment.