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Metastatic Breast Cancer: What Is It, Symptoms, and More

Symptoms of Metastatic Breast Cancer at Specific Sites

Symptoms of metastatic breast cancer may be different, depending on the affected sites of the body. Specific signs would include:

– In bones: bone pain or weakened bones that can be prone to fracture

– In brain: possible seizures, serious headaches, vision issues, behavior changes, balance or walking problems, nausea or vomiting

– In lungs: hoarseness, chest pain, trouble catching the breath, chronic cough, coughing up rust-colored or blood phlegm or spit, tiredness, or weakness

– In liver: itchy skin, jaundice, a feeling of fullness, pain around the shoulder blade, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, lack of appetite, or unexpected weight loss [5]