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Olivia Newton-John passes away at 73 after 30-year-long battle with breast cancer; the early symptoms you need to know

Actress Olivia Newton-John passed away at the age of 73 after repeat bouts of stage IV breast cancer. The actress passed away on Monday in her California home – and her husband announced the news on Facebook. The Grease fame was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 post which she underwent partial mastectomy and reconstruction surgery. Cancer relapsed in 2013 and then in 2017.

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Updated Aug 9, 2022, 19:24 IST

Breast cancer treatment can either be through chemotherapy, radiation or surgery depending on the stage and severity of the tumour. To prevent long-term damage, it is advised to diagnose the condition well in time and for that, it is imperative to be aware of the early symptoms of cancer.

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New Delhi: Actress Olivia Newton-John passed away at the age of 73 after repeat bouts of stage IV breast cancer. The actress passed away on Monday in her California home – and her husband announced the news on Facebook. The Grease fame was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 post which she underwent partial mastectomy and reconstruction surgery. Cancer relapsed in 2013 and then in 2017.

What is breast cancer?

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of the tumour that affects women in metropolitan India. Characterised by lumps and the formation of a tumour in the breast tissue, it can affect both men and women – however, the prevalence is higher among the latter. When abnormal cells grow at an uncontrolled pace to form a tumour in the breast tissue, it is known as breast cancer.

What are the early symptoms of breast cancer?

Some of the most important early symptoms of breast cancer are:

Lump in the breast
Pain in the breast
Nipple turning inwards
Abnormal nipple discharge
Blood-like discharge from the nipples
Skin dimpling
Red, dry, flaky skin on the nipples
Redness of the breast
Swollen lymph nodes
Thickening and puckering of the skin

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