Although many women with pain in one or both breasts may be concerned that it is breast cancer, breast pain is NOT commonly a symptom of cancer. read more
Pain caused by the breast cancer itself usually comes from one of two sources: The tumor in the breast: Pain is not a common symptom of early breast cancer, but a tumor can cause pain as it pushes into nearby healthy tissue. For women with inflammatory breast cancer, pain or tenderness often is one of the first symptoms. read more
Pain in the breast is rarely the first noticeable symptom of breast cancer. Although a lump in the breast is associated with cancer, it’s often benign, or noncancerous. Learn more about the warning signs of breast cancer. read more
The tumor in the breast: Pain is not a common symptom of early breast cancer, but a tumor can cause pain as it pushes into nearby healthy tissue. For women with inflammatory breast cancer, pain or tenderness often is one of the first symptoms. read more