One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. This month, help spread awareness to your family, friends and colleagues on things they should know about breast cancer and what measures they can take to lower their risk. Know the Symptoms Symptoms of breast cancer can differ from person to person and some won’t have any symptoms at all. Here is a list of warning signs to be aware of: lump or node in the breast or armpit swelling or redness on part of the breast irritation or dimpling of breast skin peeling or flaky skin in the nipple area