'I'm a GP – there are three common breast cancer symptoms people often ignore'

Breast cancer awareness is high on the agenda, yet many are still in the dark about key symptoms to watch out for.

An GP has highlighted three lesser-known signs of that have taken many by surprise. Dr. Shireen, who goes by @doctorshireen on , regularly posts tips online, but her latest video has garnered a lot of attention.

Despite common beliefs about breast self-examinations, certain symptoms often fly under the radar. Dr. Shireen pointed out a symptom known as peau d'orange, or "skin of the orange", which is a dimpling effect on the breast skin, mirroring the texture of an orange peel.

This could indicate breast cancer, yet it's not widely recognised as a warning sign. It's not just lumps that need attention.

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She continued: "The second is Paget's Disease of the breast, and what this is is changes of the nipple or the areola. So they might become red, inflamed, chapped. Again, this can be a sign of breast cancer.

"The third and final one is nipple inversion so, some women have had nipple inversion their entire lives, but any new nipple inversion needs to be checked urgently.

"Breast cancer does not discriminate - it can affect men, it can affect women. Often lumps are one of the first things we can see or feel that can point us towards breast cancer, but also there are other signs."

The doctor highlighted the importance of vigilance, saying early symptom detection is crucial for saving lives. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there's a call to action for women to familiarise themselves with their bodies and recognize what's normal to spot any changes.

The educational clip has racked up views in the hundreds since its upload, sparking a flurry of comments as viewers expressed gratitude towards Doctor Shireen for raising awareness about key symptoms.

Breast Cancer UK's stats reveal that around 56,800 new breast cancer cases are diagnosed annually in the UK - that's over 150 diagnoses every day. As the most prevalent cancer in the UK, taking up 15% of all new cancer diagnoses from 2017 to 2019, breast cancer remains a significant health concern.