Symptoms of breast cancer:

• If there is a lump in the breast or under the armpits
• If there is a change in the size of the nipples
• If the skin becomes thick and develop orange pores.
• If there is a discharge from the nipples
• If there is any sort of pain in the breasts.

Those who are highly prone to breast cancer:

• If anyone from the family has a medical history of breast cancer
• Extended usage of birth control pills
• If anyone conceives their first child before the age of 20 or 30
• If there is an usual menstrual cycle
• Long exposure to menstrual therapy after the period cycle is over
• If the child is not regularly breast fed
• Smoking or consumption of alcohol can lead to breast cancer

How to detect symptoms by:

TOUCH :

Using multiple fingers of your hand and examine the whole area of the breasts till the area under the armpit.

• First, check for any irregularity while standing
• Second, check for any irregularity while lying down.
• Lastly, check for nipple areolar complex and see if there is any discharge or nipple retraction.

LOOK:

Stand infront of the mirror and look for any irregularities in the following ways:

• Keep your hands in the side
• Keep your hands on your waist
• Keep your hands above the shoulder

PRECAUTIONARY STEPS:

• Maintain body weight
• Exercise regularly
• Conceive your child at the right age
• Breast feed your child regularly
• Avoiding contraceptive pills for a longer period of time
• Consulting a doctor on noticing any significant symptoms.