Breast cancer symptoms and the skin changes that may be an early sign of the disease

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Around 4,700 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in Scotland every year, according to The Scottish Public Health Observatory.These figures account for 28.1 per cent of all cancers diagnosed in Scotland - excluding non-melanoma skin cancer.A lump of area of thickened tissue on your breast is commonly the first sign of breast cancer.However, changes to the skin on your breast may also be a sign of the disease, reports Liverpool Echo.

Getting to know your breasts, what to look out for and when to seek medical attention can help diagnose cancer early. Being able to identify the disease early requires knowing the shape, size and texture of your breasts, as well as going for routine breast screenings.Being familiar with what is normal for your body is hugely important where early diagnosis of breast cancer is concerned - as well as other cancers and illnesses.Recognising that something is not quite right can be life saving so make sure to reach out for medical advice or book an appointment with you GP if you have any concerns.

In a bid to identify breast caner early, the NHS website explains that you should seek medical advice if you notice "a change in the look or feel of your skin, such as puckering or dimpling, a rash or redness", or a "rash (like eczema), crusting, scaly or itchy skin or redness on or around your nipple".

Cancer Research UK said: "The skin might look like orange peel or the texture might feel different. This can be caused by other breast conditions.