General symptoms of breast cancer include:
- A lump or thickening in the breast or underarm
- Change in the size, shape, or appearance of the breast
- Unexplained pain in the breast or nipple
- Nipple discharge (other than breast milk)
- Redness or dimpling of the breast skin
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Risk factors that may increase your chance of developing breast cancer include:
- Family history and genetics (e.g., BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations)
- Age (risk increases with age)
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Lifestyle factors, such as alcohol consumption and obesity
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Expert Tips
- Get information about choosing a breast cancer specialist or treatment center
- Talk with loved ones about how they can support you
- Understand what your insurance covers
- Learn how testing may impact treatment
- Discuss your concerns openly with your doctor
- Explore financial assistance options
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How Can I Get the Best Breast Cancer Care No Matter Where I Live?
How Can BIPOC Breast Cancer Patients Overcome Health Disparities?
Empowers patients and families by addressing factors like age, ethnicity, and insurance that impact outcomes. Gain confidence in your healthcare decisions, no matter where you live.
Topics:
- Self-Advocacy Breast Cancer Patient Profiles
- Accessing Breast Cancer Care
- COVID-19 and Breast Cancer
Aims to provide digital literacy skills training with a series of easy-to-follow video modules, coupled with resource guides to educate you on technology and online support tools.
Improves breast cancer patients’ and caregivers’ familiarity with remote access to healthcare, and thus increases quality of care regardless of geographical location.
Topics:
- Using Telemedicine in Breast Cancer Care
