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Beyond lumps, watch for dimpling, redness, swelling, nipple inversion, or unusual discharge.
These can appear in early breast cancer stages.
Familiarize yourself with your breasts’ normal look and feel.
The American Cancer Society notes many women detect changes themselves.
A quick mirror check monthly can make all the difference.
4. Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Bleeding between periods, after sex, or post-menopause isn’t normal and may point to cervical, endometrial, or ovarian cancer.
Even spotting deserves attention.
Track your cycles in a journal.
Guidelines stress prompt evaluation, as early-stage cervical cancer is highly treatable.
5. Persistent Bloating
Occasional bloating happens, but if it lasts weeks—feeling full, swollen, or heavy—it could relate to ovarian cancer.
This symptom is notoriously vague, often dismissed.
The American Cancer Society lists it as a key ovarian warning.