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When most people think about the signs of breast cancer, they think of finding a lump. While a new lump or mass is the most common symptom, it isn\u2019t the only change that can signal something is wrong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some breast cancers can cause changes in the skin, nipple, size or shape of the breast without a noticeable lump.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKnowing what is normal for your breasts can help you recognize when something has changed,\u201d says Alison Greidinger, MD<\/a>, a hematologist\/medical oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper<\/a>. \u201cMany breast changes are not cancer, but a new or unusual change is worth discussing.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some breast changes you shouldn\u2019t ignore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Changes in Breast Size or Shape<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breasts naturally change throughout life. Hormonal changes, pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, aging, and changes in weight can all affect how your breasts look and feel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But a new or unexplained change in the size or shape of one breast should be evaluated. This may include swelling of part or all of the breast, even when you cannot feel a lump. Pay particular attention to a change that is new for you or affects only one breast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Dimpling or Puckering of the Skin<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changes in the texture or appearance of breast skin can sometimes be a sign of breast cancer. Look for new dimpling, puckering, or an area that appears pulled inward. In some cases, the skin may become thicker or develop small pits that resemble the surface of an orange. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAn orange-peel appearance, known medically as peau d\u2019orange<\/em>, can be associated with inflammatory breast cancer,\u201d says Dr. Greidinger. \u201cThis a rare but fast-growing form of breast cancer that often does not cause a lump.\u201d Call your doctor immediately if you notice this change in skin texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Redness, Swelling, or Other Skin Changes<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redness or swelling of the breast is often caused by something other than cancer, such as an infection or skin condition. But persistent or unexplained changes should be checked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch for skin that becomes red or darker than usual, swollen, thickened, scaly, or irritated. A breast that suddenly looks larger or feels unusually heavy, warm, or tender also deserves prompt attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSkin changes are easy to dismiss because we often think of breast cancer as something we should be able to feel,\u201d Dr. Greidinger says. \u201cBut sometimes what you can see is just as important as what you can feel.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Nipple Changes<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your nipples can also provide clues that something has changed. A nipple that suddenly begins turning inward or flattening when that is not normal for you should be evaluated. Other changes can include redness, scaling, crusting, or thickening of the nipple or the darker skin surrounding it, called the areola. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key is knowing what is typical for you. Some people naturally have nipples that turn inward, but a new or unexplained nipple change should be evaluated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Nipple Discharge<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nipple discharge can have many causes, and most are not cancer. Hormonal changes, medications, infections, and other noncancerous breast conditions can all cause discharge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, new or unexplained nipple discharge, particularly when you are not breastfeeding, should be discussed with your health care professional. They may recommend a breast exam, diagnostic mammogram, ultrasound, or other testing to determine the cause.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Swelling Under the Arm or Near the Collarbone<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breast cancer can sometimes spread to nearby lymph nodes, including those under the arm or above or below the collarbone. You may notice swelling, fullness, or a lump in one of these areas before noticing a change in the breast itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many other conditions can also cause swollen lymph nodes, including infections. But swelling that persists or does not have an obvious explanation should be evaluated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Persistent Breast or Nipple Pain<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breast pain is common and, by itself, is usually not caused by cancer. Hormonal changes, cysts, medications, and other conditions can all make breasts feel sore or tender. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, pain that is new, persistent, or concentrated in one particular area should be discussed with your health care professional. If new pain occurs along with another breast change this should be checked.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2019Cancer doesn\u2019t hurt\u2019 is a myth that we are taught, but is not always true,\u201d Dr. Greidinger says .  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Had a Normal Mammogram? Don\u2019t Ignore a New Change <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Screening mammograms are one of the most important tools for finding breast cancer early, even before symptoms appear. But no screening test finds every cancer and that means you shouldn\u2019t wait for your next mammogram if you notice something new.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t need to memorize a long list of symptoms or constantly worry about every change in your breasts,\u201d Dr. Greidinger says. \u201cInstead, be familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel. If something seems different, pay attention, and let your doctor know.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women at average risk for breast cancer should begin regular annual screening mammograms at age 40. If you have a strong family history of breast cancer or other risk factors, you may need to begin screening earlier or have additional screening.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And remember: If you notice a new or unusual breast change, don\u2019t wait for your next scheduled mammogram. Contact your health care professional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule Your Mammogram Today <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With convenient breast imaging locations throughout South Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health<\/a> makes scheduling your screening mammogram easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camden, Cherry Hill, and Voorhees:<\/strong> 856.536.1190 <\/a>
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7 se\u00f1ales de c\u00e1ncer de mama que no son un bulto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cuando la mayor\u00eda de las personas piensan en los signos del c\u00e1ncer de mama, piensan en la aparici\u00f3n de un bulto. Si bien un bulto o una masa nueva es el s\u00edntoma m\u00e1s frecuente, no es el \u00fanico cambio que puede indicar que algo anda mal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Algunos tipos de c\u00e1ncer de mama pueden provocar cambios en la piel, el pez\u00f3n, el tama\u00f1o o la forma del seno, sin que se perciba un bulto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Conocer qu\u00e9 es lo normal en sus senos puede ayudarle a reconocer cu\u00e1ndo se ha producido alg\u00fan cambio,” afirma la Alison Greidinger, MD<\/a>, hemat\u00f3loga y onc\u00f3loga m\u00e9dica del MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper<\/a>. “Muchos cambios en los senos no son c\u00e1ncer, pero vale la pena consultar sobre cualquier cambio nuevo o inusual.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A continuaci\u00f3n, se presentan algunos cambios en los senos que no debe pasar por alto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Cambios en el tama\u00f1o o la forma de los senos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los senos cambian de forma natural a lo largo de la vida. Los cambios hormonales, el embarazo, la lactancia, la menopausia, el envejecimiento y las variaciones de peso pueden afectar el aspecto y la sensaci\u00f3n de los senos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sin embargo, cualquier cambio nuevo o inexplicable en el tama\u00f1o o la forma de un seno debe ser evaluado. Esto puede incluir hinchaz\u00f3n en una parte o en la totalidad del seno, incluso si no se palpa ning\u00fan bulto. Preste especial atenci\u00f3n a cualquier cambio que sea nuevo para usted o que afecte a un solo seno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Hoyuelos o arrugas en la piel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los cambios en la textura o el aspecto de la piel de la mama a veces pueden ser un signo de c\u00e1ncer de mama. Preste atenci\u00f3n a la aparici\u00f3n de nuevos hoyuelos, arrugas o zonas que parezcan retra\u00eddas hacia adentro. En algunos casos, la piel puede engrosarse o presentar peque\u00f1os hoyuelos que recuerdan a la superficie de una naranja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“El aspecto de piel de naranja \u2014conocido m\u00e9dicamente como peau d\u2019orange<\/em>\u2014 puede asociarse con el c\u00e1ncer de mama inflamatorio,” afirma la Dra. Greidinger. “Se trata de un tipo de c\u00e1ncer de mama poco frecuente pero de r\u00e1pido crecimiento que, a menudo, no provoca la aparici\u00f3n de un bulto.” Llame a su m\u00e9dico de inmediato si observa este cambio en la textura de la piel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Enrojecimiento, hinchaz\u00f3n u otros cambios en la piel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

El enrojecimiento o la hinchaz\u00f3n de la mama a menudo se deben a causas distintas al c\u00e1ncer, como una infecci\u00f3n o una afecci\u00f3n cut\u00e1nea. Sin embargo, los cambios persistentes o inexplicables deben ser examinados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preste atenci\u00f3n si la piel se torna roja o m\u00e1s oscura de lo habitual, o si presenta hinchaz\u00f3n, engrosamiento, descamaci\u00f3n o irritaci\u00f3n. Una mama que de repente parece m\u00e1s grande o se siente inusualmente pesada, caliente o sensible tambi\u00e9n requiere atenci\u00f3n inmediata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Es f\u00e1cil pasar por alto los cambios en la piel porque solemos pensar en el c\u00e1ncer de mama como algo que deber\u00edamos poder palpar,” afirma la Dra. Greidinger. “Pero, a veces, lo que se ve es tan importante como lo que se puede palpar.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Cambios en los pezones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los pezones tambi\u00e9n pueden ofrecer indicios de que algo ha cambiado. Si un pez\u00f3n comienza repentinamente a retraerse (hundirse hacia adentro) o a aplanarse, cuando esto no es habitual en usted, debe ser evaluado. Otros cambios pueden incluir enrojecimiento, descamaci\u00f3n, formaci\u00f3n de costras o engrosamiento del pez\u00f3n o de la piel m\u00e1s oscura que lo rodea, conocida como areola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lo fundamental es saber qu\u00e9 es lo habitual en su caso. Algunas personas tienen pezones que se retraen de forma natural, pero cualquier cambio nuevo o inexplicable en el pez\u00f3n debe ser evaluado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Secreci\u00f3n por el pez\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La secreci\u00f3n por el pez\u00f3n puede deberse a muchas causas, y la mayor\u00eda no son c\u00e1ncer. Los cambios hormonales, los medicamentos, las infecciones y otras afecciones mamarias no cancerosas pueden provocar secreci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sin embargo, si presenta una secreci\u00f3n nueva o inexplicable por el pez\u00f3n, especialmente si no est\u00e1 amamantando, debe consultarlo con su profesional de la salud. Es posible que le recomienden un examen de las mamas, una mamograf\u00eda de diagn\u00f3stico, una ecograf\u00eda u otras pruebas para determinar la causa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Hinchaz\u00f3n debajo del brazo o cerca de la clav\u00edcula<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

El c\u00e1ncer de mama a veces puede propagarse a los ganglios linf\u00e1ticos cercanos, incluidos los que se encuentran debajo del brazo o por encima o por debajo de la clav\u00edcula. Es posible que note hinchaz\u00f3n, sensaci\u00f3n de plenitud o un bulto en alguna de estas zonas antes de percibir cambios en la propia mama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muchas otras afecciones tambi\u00e9n pueden provocar la inflamaci\u00f3n de los ganglios linf\u00e1ticos, incluidas las infecciones. Sin embargo, cualquier hinchaz\u00f3n que persista o que no tenga una explicaci\u00f3n evidente debe ser evaluada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Dolor persistente en el seno o el pez\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

El dolor en los senos es frecuente y, por s\u00ed solo, generalmente no se debe al c\u00e1ncer. Los cambios hormonales, los quistes, los medicamentos y otras afecciones pueden provocar dolor o sensibilidad en los senos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No obstante, cualquier dolor nuevo, persistente o concentrado en una zona espec\u00edfica debe consultarse con su profesional de la salud. Si el dolor nuevo aparece junto con otro cambio en el seno, este debe ser examinado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“La idea de que “el c\u00e1ncer no duele” es un mito que nos ense\u00f1an, pero no siempre es cierto,” afirma la Dra. Greidinger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bfTuvo una mamograf\u00eda normal? No ignore un cambio nuevo.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Las mamograf\u00edas de detecci\u00f3n son una de las herramientas m\u00e1s importantes para detectar el c\u00e1ncer de mama en una etapa temprana, incluso antes de que aparezcan los s\u00edntomas. Sin embargo, ninguna prueba de detecci\u00f3n detecta todos los c\u00e1nceres; por eso, no debe esperar a su pr\u00f3xima mamograf\u00eda si nota algo nuevo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“No necesita memorizar una larga lista de s\u00edntomas ni preocuparse constantemente por cada cambio en sus senos,” afirma la Dra. Greidinger. “En su lugar, familiar\u00edcese con el aspecto y la sensaci\u00f3n habituales de sus senos. Si algo parece diferente, preste atenci\u00f3n e informe a su m\u00e9dico.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Las mujeres con un riesgo promedio de c\u00e1ncer de mama deben comenzar a realizarse mamograf\u00edas de detecci\u00f3n anuales a los 40 a\u00f1os. Si tiene antecedentes familiares importantes de c\u00e1ncer de mama u otros factores de riesgo, es posible que deba comenzar las pruebas de detecci\u00f3n antes o someterse a ex\u00e1menes adicionales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Y recuerde: si nota alg\u00fan cambio nuevo o inusual en los senos, no espere a su pr\u00f3xima mamograf\u00eda programada. Comun\u00edquese con su profesional de la salud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programe su mamograf\u00eda hoy mismo.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gracias a sus convenientes centros de diagn\u00f3stico por imagen mamaria en todo el sur de Nueva Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health<\/a> facilita la programaci\u00f3n de su mamograf\u00eda de detecci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camden, Cherry Hill, and Voorhees:<\/strong> 856.536.1190 <\/a>
University Radiology at Cooper – Cherry Hill:<\/strong> 856.532.9644 <\/a>
University Radiology at Cooper – Moorestown:<\/strong> 856.372.3025 <\/a>
AMI at Cooper (Cape May County):<\/strong> 609.536.7576<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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