What are the signs of breast cancer

What are the signs of breast cancer-what are the signs of breast cancer because i feel one lump right under my nipples is that normal?

Your other questions show that you're of school age. At your age the chances of breast cancer are so close to zero that it makes almost no difference. You have a greater chance of being struck by lightning than you do of developing breast cancer. 

And the chances of someone having breast cancer in both breasts (let alone in the same place in each) are even smaller - perhaps as great as getting struck by lightning twice on your way to collect your winnings from the lottery ticket you are too young to have bought. 

Yes, what you describe is completely normal breast development; you don't need to concern yourself with the symptoms of breast cancer. 

Breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25s (let alone young teens), fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed with it are under 30 and only 5% are under 40. Most (80%) are over 50. 

I've had breast cancer, and when I was diagnosed I was allocated to the breast care nurse whose special interest was 'breast cancer and younger women'. Know why? Because I was only 50 - yes, 50 - which is pretty young for breast cancer. 

Talk to your mother about this; if you don't feel comfortable doing that, talk to your school nurse - she will be used to girls having worries like this and will be able to reassure you that you DON'T have breast cancer.

Some signs and symptoms include: 

 Lumps either in the breast, along the chest bone, and in the armpit area. 

o These lumps do not come and go, but remain and may grow over time. 

 Unusual change in breast shape or size 

 Changes in the skin of the breast 

o Dimpling or puckering 

o Thickening and discolouration – “orange peel” effect 

 Redness, swelling and increased warmth 

 Nipple changes; 

o Crusting, ulcers or scaling 

o Inverted nipples – if it is sudden and not your norm 

o Nipple discharge 

o Itching of the nipple or breast 

While these signs and symptoms may be due to other breast conditions, they should be checked by a trained health care professional. Talk to your doctor if you notice any of the above! 

There is no “normal” as breasts will develop and change over time during various stages of life – puberty, menstruation (monthly period), pregnancy and menopause. As a teenager going through puberty, they may notice the following: 

 Hair around the nipples 

 Inverted nipples 

 Nipple discharge 

 Sensitivity or discomfort 

 Swelling, tenderness, increased lumpiness 

 Stretch marks 

 Different sized breasts 

Some of these will disappear over time but some remain. What is “normal” for one person may not be normal for someone else. 

Everyone should know what is “normal” for them, and know what changes are normal over the course of the month. If something changes which is unexpected, talk to a health care professional.