You should see your doctor straight away if you notice any of these changes. No matter what age you are.
Breast Cancer Check-up
A lump, lumpiness or thickening. For younger women - if this is not related to your normal monthly cycle and remains after your period. For women of all ages - if this is a new change in one breast only.
Changes to the nipple. Such as a change in shape, crusting, a sore or an ulcer, redness or indrawing of the nipple.
Discharge from the nipple. If this is from one nipple and is bloodstained, or occurs without squeezing.
Changes in the skin of a breast. Such as any puckering or dimpling of the skin, unusual redness or other colour change.
Persistent, unusual pain. If this is not related to your normal monthly cycle, remains after your period and occurs in one breast only.
A change in the shape or size of a breast. This might be either an increase or decrease in size.
