The affected breast may also be larger or firmer, tender, or itchy. These changes are caused by cancer cells blocking lymph vessels in the skin.

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Common breast cancer symptoms include the following: Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare type of cancer that often does not cause a breast lump or mass.

As seen in this photo, it often causes thickening and pitting of the skin, like an orange peel.