- New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).
- Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.
- Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.
- Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.
- Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.
- Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood.
- Any change in the size or the shape of the breast.
- Pain in any area of the breast.
Keep in mind that these symptoms can happen with other conditions that are not cancer.
Assistant professor of radiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Christine Edmonds says, it could even be taken as a reassuring sign that the vaccine is doing what it’s supposed to! In this case, both Dr. Edmonds recommend giving the lymph nodes time to subside before you call your doctor. If, after four weeks time, your lymph nodes still feel enlarged or painful, definitely get in touch.