Breast cancer begins when cells in the breast grow abnormally. It’s the most diagnosed cancer in women after skin cancer, but “anyone can get breast cancer”—even men—since all people have some breast tissue.

Types of Breast Cancer
There are several types, including:

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)

Invasive lobular carcinoma

Inflammatory breast cancer

Paget’s disease

Male breast cancer

Recurrent breast cancer

Symptoms to Watch For
Breast cancer symptoms vary, but common signs include:

“A change in the size, shape or contour of your breast”

A lump or thickening, even as small as a pea

Changes in skin texture—dimpling, redness, or scaling

Clear or bloody nipple discharge

A hardened, marble-like area under the skin

As the article notes, “some signs may simply seem like areas of your breast that look very different.”