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If there is no lump in the breast, then what can be cancer still?Image Credit Source: Getty Images

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. In India too, millions of women are vulnerable to it every year. According to the World Health Organization, every 8th woman is at risk of getting breast cancer during her lifetime. The disease is caused by abnormal changes in breast cells. People usually believe that having a lump in the breast is the most prominent symptom. In such a situation, it is important to know that if there is no lump in the breast, then can breast cancer still happen.

Breast cancer can occur for many reasons, such as genetic factor, hormonal changes, poor lifestyle, obesity, delayed mother or not to feed breast. When the cells of the breast start growing abnormally, they can damage the tissue and make tumors. If the treatment is not received on time, the cancer can spread through the lymph nodes near the breast to other parts of the body. It not only affects the tissue of the breast, but can also harm the liver, lungs, bones and brains. This is why it is very important to identify it at the initial level.

If there is no lump in the breast, then can there be cancer?

Dr. Saloni Chadha, a gynecologist at Safdarjung Hospital She says that breast cancer is always revealed as a lump, it is not necessary. The lump is one of its major symptoms, but in many cases this disease can develop without making a lump. Often women ignore the symptoms thinking that there is no risk of cancer until there is a lump. While the reality is that the cancer can indicate in many different ways in the initial stage, such as shrinkage or pit in the breast skin, abnormal discharge from the nipple, sudden change in breast size, persistent pain or burning sensation around the breast, turning inside the nipple and swelling near the side or collar bone. These symptoms can also appear in the event of no lump and it can be dangerous to take them lightly. If any such problem persists for a long time, then the doctor should be consulted immediately. When cancer is identified in time, its chances of getting easy and successful are very high, so regular checkup and awareness is very important.

How to rescue

Regularly do self-examination of breast.

After the age of 40, get mammography done from time to time.

Take healthy diet and exercise daily.

Avoid alcohol and smoking.

Do not consume hormonal medicines for a long time.

If there is a history of cancer in the family, then keep checkups from time to time.