Are you worried that your elderly loved one will get breast cancer? If so, there are many signs that you can watch out for. Unfortunately, there are far too many people who pass away from breast cancer. However, being able to recognize the signs of breast cancer earlier can help to save your loved one’s life.

New Lumps

Does your elderly loved one have any lumps in their collar area, breasts, or underarms? Are these lumps new? It is important to know that breast tissue isn’t only existent in the breast. It also goes into the underarm area and the rib cage. The lumps from breast cancer are usually painless and hard. They may have irregular edges, as well. With this being said, some breast cancer lumps are tender and painful. If your elderly loved one tells you or their caregivers that they have new lumps in these areas, someone should schedule them a doctor’s appointment sooner rather than later.

Breast Swelling or Thickening

Does your elderly loved one have any swelling or thickening in their breast? Do they have any swelling or thickening around their armpits or collarbone? If so, this could be a sign that cancer has gone into their lymph nodes. Your elderly loved one may have never noticed a lump. However, they may notice the swelling or thickening in these areas. If this is something that is noticed, call your elderly loved one’s doctor to get them an appointment.

Dimpling in the Skin on the Breast

Your elderly loved one may also have dimpling on their breasts. This might seem like just one dimple or there may be many dimples. This could mean there is a mass in the breast that is pulling on the skin. Usually, if someone has this symptom, it signifies a rarer type of breast cancer. If this is something that your elderly loved one notices, be sure to let their doctor know right away.

Changes in the Nipple

If your elderly loved one notices changes in their nipple (one or both of them), it could be a sign that they have breast cancer. They might experience bloody discharge or an inward-turned nipple. Their nipple might also be thickened, scaly, or red. Be sure to let their doctor know if this is happening.

Conclusion

These are some of the breast cancer signs that your elderly loved one should watch out for. In addition, there are some people who have breast cancer who don’t experience any symptoms until the cancer progresses further. This is why your elderly loved one should get a breast exam annually. You or one of their caregivers can take them to this exam.

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Sources

https://www.cdc.gov/

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Valerie was born in Miami, FL and after a few family moves, grew up locally in the Marietta, GA area.Valerie is the oldest of 4 (3 younger brothers).She is married and has one child.Valerie is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Home Care Matters.Valerie’s mom, Dee, is the inspiration and primary driver as the how and why the business was born.Valerie says, “My mom is never far from our thoughts.Mom was an integral part of developing and starting HCM before she passed away.Our goal is to stay true to her memory and continue to honor her with the love, values, and ethics she taught us.”

Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”

Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”

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