Tests and procedures used to
diagnose breast cancer include:
Breast exam:
Your doctor will check both
of your breasts and lymph nodes in your
armpit, feeling for any lumps or other
abnormalities.
Mammogram:
A mammogram is an X-ray
of the breast. Mammograms are commonly
used to screen for breast cancer. If an
abnormality is detected on a screening
mammogram, your doctor may recommend a
diagnostic mammogram to further evaluate
that abnormality.
Breast ultrasound:
Ultrasound uses sound
waves to produce images of structures deep
within the body. Ultrasound may be used to
determine whether a new breast lump is a
solid mass or a fluid-filled cyst.
Removing a sample of breast cells for
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A biopsy is the only
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cancer. During a biopsy, your doctor uses a
specialized needle device guided by X-ray or
another imaging test to extract a core of tissue
from the suspicious area. Often, a small metal
marker is left at the site within your breast so
the area can be easily identified on future
imaging tests.
Schedule annual mammograms
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likely to have breast cancer found early, less
likely to need aggressive treatment (like
surgery to remove the entire breast
[mastectomy] and chemotherapy), and more
likely to be cured.
Know how your breasts look and feel, and
report any breast changes to your doctor. It’s
recommended that women 20 years of age
and older conduct regular, monthly, breast
self-exams.
If you have a family history of breast
cancer, talk to your doctor about whether you
should have other tests or start testing at an
earlier age.
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