Breast Cancer Symptoms

A lump is a classic sign of breast cancer, but it can also mimic other diseases. Learn more about the symptoms of breast cancer, so you can get further screening and early detection.
Radiologist pointing at screen showing mammogram
Breast Cancer Without a Lump: Is It Possible?
armpit lump
Can an Armpit Lump Be a Symptom of Breast Cancer?
Woman with shoulder pain
Can Shoulder Pain Be a Symptom of Breast Cancer?
woman talking with doctor about an IUD
When to Worry About a Breast Lump
Doctor discussing imaging results with breast cancer patient
Symptoms of Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Woman speaking to her doctor
What Is a Breast Cancer Lump?
Patient explaining lump to nurse with clipboard
Symptoms of Male Breast Cancer
Person with breast cancer and their spouse describe headache to a healthcare provider
Can Headaches Be a Symptom of Breast Cancer?
Woman in bathroom feeling armpit for swollen lymph node
Can Swollen Lymph Nodes Be a Symptom of Breast Cancer?
Person concerned with changes to their breast
What Are the Early Signs of Breast Cancer?
Woman feeling breast lump while at home in bedroom
Symptoms of HER2-Negative Breast Cancer
woman taking off bra before mammogram
Nipple Color and Other Changes
woman with breast cancer with one of the potential treatment complications
Common Complications of Early-Stage Breast Cancer
diagram of the breast showing a breast lump
Benign and Malignant Breast Lumps
Man jogging without a shirt.
Causes of Male Breast Pain and Swelling
A woman in a hospital bed has visible lymphedema in her right hand.
An Overview of Lymphedema in Breast Cancer
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Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Woman Has Chest Pain Sitting on Bench at Park - stock photo
Causes of Nipple Pain
Nurse evaluating mammogram results
6 Uncommon Signs of Breast Cancer
woman scratching itchy breast
Causes of Itchy Breasts