Experts are warning that women need to be aware of breast cancer symptoms that aren’t lumps – because around one in six cases of breast cancer starts with something else.

We all know that we should regularly check our breasts for lumps, but researchers want to raise awareness of other potential cancer indicators to enable women to get treatment as soon as possible.

Other warning signs that should always prompt a trip to the doctor’s include changes to nipples, swellings in the armpit or sores on the skin of the breasts.

In a study, the researchers at University College London found that women with non-lump symptoms are more likely to put off visiting their GP.

Every woman needs to read this vital news about spotting breast cancer