What to look out for

Sometimes when people find out they have breast cancer, they never knew they had a problem until they were diagnosed.

There are a number of symptoms or changes you should look out for, including:

• a new lump or lumpiness in the breast or armpit
• a change in the size or shape of your breast
• a change in the nipple
• discharge from the nipples
• any unusual pain
• a change in the skin of your breast.

Having these symptoms may not mean you have cancer, but it is important to check.

If you find a change in your breast that is new or usual for you, yarn with your doctor, nurse or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health worker.