Fibroadenomas are common benign (non-cancerous) breast tumors made up of both glandular and stromal tissue. Learn more about fibroadenomas here.| www.cancer.org
Many breast lumps turn out to be caused by fibrosis or cysts, which are non-cancerous (benign) changes in breast tissue. Learn more here.| www.cancer.org
In an FNA of the breast, a thin needle is used to get a small sample of tissue or fluid to check for cancer cells. Learn more about this type of biopsy here.| www.cancer.org
A mammogram is a special type of x-ray of your breast. Learn more about the different types of mammograms and why you might need one.| www.cancer.org
Learn about breast ultrasound, often used to look at a breast change that is felt on an exam or seen on a mammogram, to aid in early detection of breast cancer.| www.cancer.org
A biopsy, in which breast tissue is removed and tested, is the only way to know for sure if you have breast cancer. Learn about the types of breast biopsies.| www.cancer.org
Learn about what your mammogram results mean, including the BI-RADS system that doctors use to describe the findings they see.| www.cancer.org
Having dense breasts is common. Learn more about what it means to have dense breasts and how this can affect mammograms and your risk of breast cancer.| www.cancer.org