Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally.
In 2024, an estimated 2.4 million women were diagnosed and 694,000 died from the disease.
Breast cancer is more likely to be successfully treated when detected and treated early.
*Knowing the possible signs matters.*
*These can include:*
A breast lump or thickening often without pain.
Changes in the size, shape or appearance of the breast.
Dimpling, redness, pitting or other skin changes.
Changes in the nipple or surrounding skin.
Abnormal or bloody nipple discharge.
Most breast lumps are not cancer but any abnormal lump should be checked by a health professional – even if it doesn’t hurt.
And remember: most women diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a known family history of the disease.
Know the signs, pay attention to changes in the breast and seek care promptly.
© World Health Organization
