What does Breast Cancer Look Like?

These signs can happen on the breast or sometimes in the armpit where lymph nodes are located. They are sometimes accompanied by soreness or itching. Soreness and itching itself though is not a sign of breast cancer. And near your period, the breast often changes for a week or two. It’s best to check a few days after your period when your breasts have the best chance of being “normal.” For more information see “Investigating at Home.”

12 signs of breast cancer

The signs of breast cancer, the text version:

• hardening
• growing vein
• redness or hotness
• skin erosion/rash
• visible bump
• puckering or dimpling
• retracted nipple
• new assymmetry
• change in shape or size
• unusual fluid
• invisible lump
• skin that looks like an orange