Know how to check your breasts for cancer. Actor Lucy Davis found a 'hard spot', not a lump
The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot.
Actress Lucy Davis, who portrayed Dawn Tinsley in the UK adaptation of The Office, has been diagnosed with breast cancer that has spread to her bones. On Instagram, the 53-year-old stated that the initial lump she felt was not a traditional lump, but rather a small hard spot. The NHS advises women to perform a monthly self-examination of their breasts or chest to familiarize themselves with their normal appearance and feel.
This practice can make it easier to detect any unusual changes. Signs of breast cancer may include a lump or swelling in the breast, chest, or armpit; changes in breast skin such as dimpling or redness; alterations in breast size or shape; nipple discharge (especially if not pregnant or breastfeeding); changes in nipple shape (e.g., inverted nipple) or appearance (e.g., rash); and persistent breast or armpit pain.
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