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• Any area that feels thicker or harder than the rest
• Any changes in the size, shape or symmetry of your breast
• Puckering, dimpling, or a dent in the skin of the breast
• Skin irritation, rash or other change in the breast skin or nipple
• Redness or flaking of the skin on the breast or nipple
• Tenderness, pain, swelling or increased warmth 
• Discharge (fluid coming from your nipple other than breast milk) 
  or bleeding from the nipple 
• Nipple retraction - turning or drawing inward or pointing in a new direction
• Appearance of patches that are red or normal in colour but 
  where the pores stand out
• Any breast change 

• Any lump or change in your breast can be frightening
• See your health care professional about any change or lump in your breast and ask for a diagnosis.
• Ask about special tests that can be used to diagnose your problem
• Ask for a second opinion if the problem is ignored