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A breast cancer diagnosis is one of the most upsetting things that can happen in a woman's life. You may feel scared, overwhelmed, angry, sad, or depressed. All of these are normal reactions. You can get through this armed with clear information that respects who you are and puts you back in control. Often there are no outward signs of breast cancer. If there are outward signs, the more common ones include a lump, an area of thickening or a dimple in the breast. Less common signs include breast swelling and redness or an enlarged underarm lymph node. But even if you have one or more of these signs, it doesn't mean you have breast cancer. Most breast lumps turn out to be benign (not cancerous). Still, it's extremely important to perform self-breast examinations and to see your doctor right away if you're worried that you might have breast cancer. Having your doctor take a look will ease your worry, and if anything is found, you'll be able to take care of it quickly. For more information about breast cancer, visit: |
