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13 Surprising Symptoms Of Male Breast Cancer You Should Never Ignore

By Andrew Alpin, 6 February 2018

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4Discharge from the Nipples

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Though it may sound alarming in nature but usually it’s the earliest stage of breast cancer formation which can be observed and thankfully not ignored. Irrelevant of the kind of discharge whether clear or with blood, you must get a medical checkup immediately.

Discharge from the Nipples

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5Changes in the skin around breasts

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According to oncologists and cancer specialists, any sort of rash or redness around the breast area can be a sign of active inflammatory breast cancer in men. Usually, the skin breaks up in rashes and oedema mimicking an infection in the chest muscle tissues due to accumulation of fluids. If any such abnormalities are noticed, consult a doctor immediately.

Changes in the skin around breasts

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6Change in the shape of nipples itself

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This again is a telltale sign of an active cancerous development in male breast tissues. Usually, 40-50% cases of male breast cancer involves a stage in which the appearance of the nipple area has drastically altered due to swelling or retraction or inversion in which the nipples seem to be inverted. There will also be redness and scaling. This condition of nipple retraction can be a benign condition but its best to get a checkup done.

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