Often there are no outward signs of breast cancer that you can
see or feel. If there are outward signs, the more common ones
include: - a lump - an area of thickening - a dimple in the
breast. Less common signs include: breast swelling and enlarged
underarm lymph node. But even if you have one or more of these
signs, it still doesn't mean you have breast cancer. Remember
that most breast lumps turn out to be benign (not cancerous).
Still, it's extremely important that you SEE YOUR DOCTOR RIGHT
AWAY if you're worried that you might have breast cancer. Having
your doctor take a look will ease your worry, and if anything is
found, you'll be able to take care of it quickly. Physical
examination of the breast is one way to find breast cancer. You
can read about other screening methods for detecting breast
cancer in our Screening & Testing section. To find out whether
specific symptoms are associated with breast cancer, read the
Breastcancer.org experts' answers to common questions. Breast
self-exam (BSE), or regul