There are less obvious early signs of the disease that all women should be aware of — here's what to know. With one in every eight women diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives, experts agree that early detection and treatment is key. "One of the biggest goals when it comes to breast cancer detection is to try and discover those cancers before they cause any problems," Dr.
Nicole Saphier, Fox News medical contributor, told Fox News Digital during an on-camera conversation. The most common symptom of breast cancer is a new lump or mass, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). AFTER A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS, HERE ARE 10 IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD DO, EXPERTS SAY "The most common is a palpable mass," Saphier confirmed.
"People come in with a lump. Sometimes it can be something benign, like a cyst, but it can also be a cancer." With one in every eight women diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives, experts agree that early detection and treatment is key.
(iStock) Not all warning signs are obvious, however. "It's not just about feeling a lump," Saphier said. "There are some other signs that breast cancer can present.
" 1. Nipple discharge Studies have shown that nipple discharge is a symptom for 3% to 9% of breast cancer patients . In particular, discharge containing blood can be a warning sign, according to Saphier.
'I'M A RADIOLOGIST — TO REDUCE BREAST CANCER RISK, EAT THESE 5 FOODS AND FOLLOW THESE HEALTHY HABITS' "Some women ...
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