The doctor called it a sign of the rapid spread of breast cancer

Redness and burning of the breast, as well as a change in its color down to a purple or purple hue, may indicate the rapid development of an inflammatory type of breast cancer. Elena Bliznyuk, a lecturer at the Department of Fundamental Medical Disciplines of the State University of Education, an obstetrician-gynecologist, warned about this on Friday, June 26.

"This indicates the rapid development of an inflammatory type of cancer, which progresses rapidly and is quite dangerous. At the same time, it may happen that due to the blockage of lymph outflow, the breast swells and the seal is not felt," the doctor said in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

The expert noted that it is advisable for all women to have a breast self-check once a month. The main feature that you should pay attention to is a seal in the fabric. She added that formations with uneven edges, firm consistency and immobility that do not change size during the menstrual cycle may indicate a malignant neoplasm. Cancers usually have a density comparable to a lemon stone and are immobile, she said.

Other alarming symptoms Bliznyuk attributed to retracted nipples, peeling and redness, blood discharge, dents and pits on the skin, which are visible when the hands are raised. In addition, the skin may look like an orange peel if the tumor is located close to it. You should also pay attention to the enlargement of the lymph nodes in the armpits, above the collarbone and under the collarbone, the appearance of ulcers and wounds with an unpleasant odor and discharge, as well as bulging veins on the chest. According to the specialist, they are talking about a blockage of blood vessels on which the tumor is pressing.

The reason for immediate medical attention is also sudden pain and tingling, a change in the size or shape of the breast without reference to the menstrual cycle, the doctor concluded.

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Earlier in the day, Andrey Kaprin, Chief Oncologist of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Director General of the National Research Medical Center of Radiology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said that skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world.

According to him, breast cancer is most often detected among women, and prostate cancer among men. He added that colorectal cancer also remains one of the most common types of malignant neoplasms in both sexes and occupies one of the leading positions in the mortality structure.

Earlier, in 2025, the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation reported that cancer diagnosis and patient survival rates in Russia had reached historic highs. Almost 61.5% of tumors are detected at an early stage. The percentage of people who have encountered cancer and defeated it is also growing, IA Regnum reports.