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The largest organ of the body—our skin—is constantly working, renewing, and sending us warning signals about various aspects of our health. Consisting of around 21 square feet, containing over eleven miles of blood vessels, and shedding about 30,000 of its 300 million skin cells every minute, our skin can tell us about our lungs, our Kalusugan ng puso, at iba pa. Lesions, lumps, and moles that change colors or have irregular borders are all well-known symptoms of skin cancer. But another type of skin problem can signify cancer in a part of your body that you might not expect. Read on to find out what skin symptom to be on the lookout for, and what it could signify.

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The second most common type of cancer among women in the US (with kanser sa balat being the first), breast cancer also the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in 130 countries around the world. The most common symptom of breast cancer is a new lump or mass, as described by the American Cancer Society: "A painless, hard mass that has irregular edges is more likely to be cancer, but breast cancers can be also soft, round, tender, or even painful," they report, noting that breast lumps can also be a symptom of non-cancerous conditions, like cysts or infection. Other signs of breast cancer may include a nipple that leaks or is inverted, as well as a change in breast size or shape. But it may surprise you to learn that a rash can also signal breast cancer.

"It's important to keep in mind that most rashes found on the breast are not overly concerning," explains Shelly Beckley, APN, an oncology nurse practitioner and clinical support lead at Outcomes4Me. "I always recommend women reach out to their medical team any time they notice any change in their breasts, whether it be a new lump or a skin rash."

Rashes can signify many different conditions. Infections, allergies, heatstroke, viruses, and stress can all cause rashes—and so can breast cancer.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb

"There are two types of rashes that may indicate breast cancer," says Beckley, who adds that these rashes may first appear to be eczema or another common type of rash, at first. "Paget's disease of the breast is a rare condition that presents with flaky, thickened skin around the nipple or areola that is red and itchy. The nipple can also become flattened or inverted," she says, noting that "typically, Paget's disease is diagnosed along with breast cancer."

"Another type of breast cancer that can manifest with a rash is inflammatory breast cancer (IBC)," says Beckley. "[IBC] is an aggressive cancer that can have a small red rash or area of irritation similar to a bug bite as a first sign of disease." Beckley warns that "this small area then can spread and become swollen, painful, and warm to the touch, and can progress further to have the appearance of an orange peel (peau d'orange)."

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"We are not sure why Paget's disease occurs and why the rash appears," says Beckley. "The breast cancer that is often found along with Paget's disease is ductal in nature—ductal carcinoma in situ or invasive ductal carcinoma—and one thought is that the cancer cells travel within the milk ducts to the nipple and surrounding areola which cause the rash," she explains. With IBC, Beckley notes that "the cancer is growing quite quickly, and spreads to the lymph system within the breast as well as the skin, which is what causes the rash."

Beckley recommends that women seek medical advice when they notice any change in their breasts, including skin rashes or lumps. "If you are seen for a skin rash on the breast and it does not improve and resolve with treatment, let your medical team know," she says. "Changes to the nipples or breast pain—as well as any new or worsening rashes—are all symptoms that women should take seriously and check out with their doctors."

Dahil ang ilang mga sintomas ng kanser sa suso ay hindi palaging maliwanag, pinapayuhan ni Beckley ang screening at mga pagsusulit - at pamilyar din sa iyong katawan. "Ang pinakamalakas kong rekomendasyon ay ang maging kamalayan sa sarili ng iyong katawan at gumanap ng mga pagsusulit sa dibdib sa buwanang buwanang, kasama na ang pagtingin sa iyong mga suso sa isang salamin," iminumungkahi niya. "Alam kung ano ang pakiramdam ng iyong mga suso at kung ano ang hitsura nila ay magpapahintulot sa iyo na mapansin ang mga pagbabago sa paglipas ng panahon."

Bilang karagdagan, magkaroon ng kamalayan sa iyong mga kadahilanan ng peligro para sa kanser sa suso. "Mahalagang malaman ang iyong kasaysayan ng pamilya ng cancer at kung maaari kang maging mas mataas na peligro para sa kanser sa suso," sabi ni Beckley. Nag -aalok ang American Cancer SocietyMga Patnubay sa Screening; Ang mga kababaihan sa pagitan ng edad na 40 at 44 ay maaaring pumili ng taunang mga mammograms, habang ang mga kababaihan 45-54 ay dapat makakuha ng isang mammogram bawat taon. Ang mga kababaihan na mas matanda sa 55 ay maaaring pumili upang magpatuloy sa taunang mga mammograms, o magpasya na gawin ito sa bawat iba pang taon.

Pinayuhan ni Beckley ang mga kababaihan na sundin ang kanilang inirekumendang mga alituntunin, at gumawaMalusog na Mga Pagpipilian sa Pamumuhay. "Ang kalusugan ng dibdib ay nagbabahagi din ng pagkakapareho sa pangkalahatang kalusugan kabilang ang pagsunod saMalusog na diyeta, pagkuha ng sapat na pagtulog, pag -eehersisyo, pagbabawas ng stress, paglilimitaalkohol na paggamit, at hindi [gamit ang tabako], "sabi niya.

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