7 Symptoms Of Breast Cancer Besides a Lump
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2. Unusual Nipple Discharge
A significant symptom of breast cancer is abnormal nipple discharge. It may be of any thickness, and the colour also ranges from being transparent to milky colour or from yellow to bloody colour. Milky discharge is quite common for ladies who are lactating ones. However, it is recommended to visit a doctor when the colour of nipple discharge changes. Although the abnormal nipple discharge indicates the possible sign of breast cancer yet sometimes, it may be non-cancerous. As there could be other possible reasons for this discharge such as:
- Medical condition, for instance, thyroid disease
- Modification in body physiology
- A potential side effect of a particular medication
- Consumption of birth control pills
- Breast infections
