Breast cancer affects women of all ages. That is why it is important to know about breast cancer signs and what action should be taken if you experience any of them. While you may experience symptoms of breast cancer, only a doctor can make the diagnosis that for sure. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possibe.

The first of breast cancer signs is usually a lump. This lump will feel different than the tissue that surrounds it. Because this is the first of the breast cancer signs it's important to get in the habit of doing a regular self exam. This can go a long way to early detection. The earlier it is detected the higher your chances of beating this terrible disease.

Finding lump is only one of the breast cancer signs among many other that you should know. You should consult your doctor immediately in case you find that your breast size or shape has changed. It is possible that you may have some dimpling of the skin on the breast. There may be a discharge from one nipple or your nipples may become inverted. In all these cases, you should visit and consult your doctor.

The occurrence of Paget's disease is associated with breast cancer. Paget's disease is characterized by changes to the appearance of the breast including redness, and flaking of skin from the nipple. As the disease progresses, the skin over the breast may burn, become painful, itchy and more sensitive than usual. It is critically important to advise your physician of any such changes to the breast.

Sometimes other symptoms can signal breast cancer. If you have lost weight quickly and there is no reason for it, that may be a symptom. Other symptoms are unexplained fever and chills lasting more than a few days, pain in the joints or bones, and jaundice. Sometimes there are neurological symptoms as well. So all of these are things you should watch out for.

One thing to keep in mind is that most symptoms of breast cancer don't end up being breast cancer. This does not mean that you shouldn't take any symptoms seriously. It simply means that until your doctor can take a look at you and let you know what is going on, there is no reason to be alarmed. Simply make an appointment and get yourself checked out.