Breast Oncologist Warns: Don't Ignore Skin Dimpling-It Could Signal Cancer
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Key Points:
- Breast cancer rates are increasing by 1.4% annually among women under 50, highlighting a rise in cases among younger women according to the American Cancer Society.
- Early detection through annual mammograms starting at age 40 for average-risk women, and earlier or additional screenings for high-risk women, significantly improves treatment outcomes.
- Dr. Hannah Naughton emphasizes that breast skin dimpling or puckering is a critical change that should never be ignored as it can indicate underlying breast cancer, even without a palpable lump.
- Skin dimpling may also result from benign causes like fat necrosis, previous surgery, infection, or trauma, but any new or unexplained dimpling requires prompt medical evaluation.
- Treatment for breast cancer-related dimpling varies based on cancer type and stage and may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone, or targeted therapies, while non-cancer causes are treated according to their specific condition.
