Hi there!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On the one hand, the word “cancer” is a scary one — on the other, I’m so hopeful about all the advancements that have been made in cancer treatment over the past few decades. Cancer is not the death sentence it once was, particularly when caught early.

Breast cancer can, in most cases, be caught very early — especially if you’re getting annual mammograms over age 40 and doing breast self-exams to check for lumps. But the first sign of breast cancer isn’t always a lump, and in today’s top story, we’re spotlighting a different, little-known breast cancer symptom to watch for, and what to do if you notice it.

Have a healthy rest of your week,
Leigh Weingus
Deputy Health Editor, Parade