Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer can have several symptoms. The first noticeable symptom is usually a lump or area of thickened breast tissue.

Most breast lumps are not cancerous, but it's always best to have them checked by a doctor.

If you notice any of the following symptoms, make an appointment with your GP as soon as possible:

a new lump or area of thickened tissue in either breast that was not there before,
a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts,
a discharge of fluid from either of your nipples,
a lump or swelling in either of your armpits,
a change in the look or feel of your skin, such as puckering or dimpling, a rash or redness,
a rash (like eczema), crusting, scaly or itchy skin or redness on or around your nipple,
a change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast.

No time for cancer, make time to get checked.

For more information on breast cancer, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer/

More information on breast screening, including leaflets in a range of languages, is available on the London Breast Screening webpages. Remember also to watch our breast screening video.

You can find out more about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer on Breast Cancer Now's web pages.

Breast cancer signs and symptoms