With breast cancer, skin texture or color changes may be noticeable before you feel a lump.
Every skin abnormality on the breast is not a sign of cancer.
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Arash that spreads along the breastcan be a symptom of breast cancer.
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It may become more obvious if someone pushes down on the underlying lump.
This may also lead to asymmetry.
Additional treatments may be used to destroy breast cancer cells and prevent breast cancer recurrence.
This can be particularly true with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) and Paget’s disease of the breast.
Everyone’s body is different, and not every breast skin change is a sign of cancer.
If you notice something new, worsening, or just concerning, see your healthcare provider.
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