If you're a woman, you have a 1 in 8 chance of getting breast cancer during your lifetime.

In its early stages, there may be no symptoms for detecting breast cancer. But as the cancer grows, there are changes that both women and men should watch for:

A lump or thickening, such as a mass, swelling, skin irritation or distortion, in or near the breast or in the underarm area
A change in the size or shape of the breast
A change in the color or feel of the skin of the breast, areola or nipple: it might be dimpled, puckered or scaly.
You may notice nipple discharge, erosion, tenderness, or inversion, which means the nipple is pointing inward. 

If you have a new finding that lasts 2 weeks or longer, and that is unusual for you, reach out to your doctor.

With early diagnosis, there's a 98% chance of surpassing the five-year survival rate.