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Subtle Signs
Lumps aren't the only symptom
of breast cancer

Overwhelmed by the thought
of breast cancer? You're not
alone. For many women, just
hearing the term is enough to send their
stress level skyrocketing. But what do you
really know about this deadly disease?
While lumps and other, noticeable breast
changes may be the most common and
most well-known symptoms, you may
be overlooking other subtle symptoms.
Instead, you may notice changes in:

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Your armpits: A bump in your
armpit may seem harmless enough.
It's probably just irritation from
your deodorant or from shaving, right?
But it could be an enlarged lymph node,
a rare sign of breast cancer.

4

Your chest: Chest
pain-regardless of the
underlying cause-is
always something to take note of.
As one of the most likely places for
advanced breast cancer to spread,
your lungs may show symptoms like
chest pain or shortness of breath.

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Your skin: It isn't just
skin cancer that can cause
changes in your skin. In
fact, inflammatory breast cancer,
one of the most aggressive forms,
can cause red spots, bruises, even
freckles. ■

2

Your back: Persistent, nagging pain
anywhere in your body can be cause
for concern, and back pain is no
different. Because breast cancer can spread
and cause discomfort along your spine, it may
be the cause of chronic back pain.

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Treating the
Whole Person
Cancer isn't just physical-it's mental,
emotional and social. At GMC's Center
for Cancer Care, patients receive
multifaceted care. To learn more, visit
gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/cancer.

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Your waist: When you're actively
trying to exercise and eat healthy,
weight loss may be a welcomed
result. But when unexplained weight lost and
decreased appetite are unexpected, this could
indicate a systemic change, like breast cancer.

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