Warning signs of breast cancer

Breast cancer affects approximately one in eight women in their lifetime. But today, breast cancer is becoming more treatable — especially when it’s caught early. When people think about breast cancer detection, they usually think about finding a lump in one of their breasts. A lump is a possible sign of breast cancer, but it isn’t the only one — and it may not be the first sign to develop. A change in your breast may be an early sign of breast cancer. Here’s what to look for:

• Changes in the skin of the breast
• Swelling in your breasts
• Nipple discharge, which may be bloody or clear
• Breast or nipple pain
• Change in the size or shape of the breast

If you notice any of these signs, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Parkland’s Comprehensive Breast Center offers mammogram screenings. To set up an appointment, call 214-266-3333. For more information visit, https://www.parklandhospital.com/comprehensive-breast-center.