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Symptom Evaluation Guides in Breast & Underarm

New Breast Lump, Mass, or Area of Thickening

How doctors evaluate new breast lump, mass, or area of thickening — persistence, progression, common non-cancerous causes, and when to consult a doctor.

Breast Skin Dimpling, Puckering, or Texture Changes

How doctors evaluate breast skin dimpling, puckering, or texture changes — persistence, progression, common non-cancerous causes, and when to consult a doctor.

Recent Nipple Inversion or Pointing Inward

How doctors evaluate recent nipple inversion or pointing inward — persistence, progression, common non-cancerous causes, and when to consult a doctor.

Spontaneous Nipple Discharge (Clear or Bloody)

How doctors evaluate spontaneous nipple discharge (clear or bloody) — persistence, progression, common non-cancerous causes, and when to consult a doctor.

Redness, Flaking, or Scaly Skin on the Nipple (Paget Disease)

How doctors evaluate redness, flaking, or scaly skin on the nipple (paget disease) — persistence, progression, common non-cancerous causes, and when to consult a doctor.

Swollen or Hard Lymph Node in the Underarm (Axilla)

How doctors evaluate swollen or hard lymph node in the underarm (axilla) — persistence, progression, common non-cancerous causes, and when to consult a doctor.

Rapid Breast Redness, Warmth, or Swelling

How doctors evaluate rapid breast redness, warmth, or swelling — persistence, progression, common non-cancerous causes, and when to consult a doctor.

Breast Lump or Tissue Swelling in Men

How doctors evaluate breast lump or tissue swelling in men — persistence, progression, common non-cancerous causes, and when to consult a doctor.

Persistent Focal Breast Pain That Does Not Change

How doctors evaluate persistent focal breast pain that does not change — persistence, progression, common non-cancerous causes, and when to consult a doctor.

Noticeable Change in Size, Shape, or Contour of Breast

How doctors evaluate noticeable change in size, shape, or contour of breast — persistence, progression, common non-cancerous causes, and when to consult a doctor.

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