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In their ongoing quest to educate women about breast cancer, the Mayo Clinic now has a page that is dedicated to signs and symptoms of breast cancer. We all know that early detection is the key to beating this affliction and can mean the difference in being a breast cancer survivor versus a breast cancer victim.

According to the Mayo Clinic some signs and symptoms of breast cancer include:

• A lump or thickening in the breast that feels different from the tissue that surrounds it.
• A bloody discharge that comes from the nipple.
• Change of shape and or size of the breast.
• Dimpling to the breast skin or any other breast skin change.
• Any flaking or peeling of the nipple skin.
• Redness or pitting of the skin over the breast similar to the look of an orange.

Additionally, the Mayo Clinic suggests that you go see your doctor immediately is any of these symptoms occur, even if your last mammogram was clear.

Also on the page are links to other resources that will further educate you on the various causes of breast cancer, how to self diagnose, and how to prevent breast cancer. ThinkPinker.com is always on the lookout to try to bring you the most up to date information regarding this disease that has touched so many lives. Stay educated with us and continue to hope with us as well.

For more information on signs and symptoms of breast cancer, please visit the Mayo Clinic.