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Breast Cancer — Do You Know These 8 Symptoms?

THE MOST COMMON BREAST CANCER SYMPTOM is a palpable lump in the breast, but many other symptoms are associated with the disease. Today we explore 8 symptoms of breast cancer.

RAST, Radioallergosorbent antibody test

RAST s a blood test using radioimmunoassay test to detect specific IgE antibodies, to determine the substances a patient is allergic to

Skin Patch and Skin Prick Allergy Testing

This is used to evaluate for an underlying trigger/agent in individuals who develop contact dermatitis. Examples of contact dermatitis is the development of a rash after wearing certain metal jewelry

Melanoma, a skin cancer

Cells that make melanin and are found in the lower part of the epidermis. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin its natural color. When skin is exposed to the sun or artificial light, melanocytes make more pigment and cause the skin to darken.