 Rash or crusting around the nipple Unusual liquid (discharge) from either nipple Changes in size or shape of the breast On its own, breast pain is not usually a sign of cancer - but look out for pain in your breast or armpit that's there all or almost all the time. The most common symptom of breast cancer in men is a lump in the chest area. Want to get the latest health news direct to your inbox? Sign up for the Mirror Health newsletter HERE Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the breast grow out of control and eventually form a growth ( Getty Images) Most breast changes, including lumps, are not cancerous but the sooner the disease is found the more successful treatment is likely to be. The charity urges anyone to get any new or unusu){kind=link}
Breast Cancer Now have raised awareness of symptoms and abnormalities to help you spot breast cancer early
Regularly checking your boobs for any changes can help you spot signs of breast cancer – but other than lumps, what symptoms should you look out for?
Around one in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, but there is a good chance of recovery if it is detected at an early stage.
Breast cancer develops when abnormal cells in the breast grow out of control and eventually form a growth, also known as a tumour.
The disease starts in the breast tissue, most commonly in the cells that line the milk ducts, and occurs almost entirely in women, but men can get breast cancer too.