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 a surgical breast biopsy, all or part of a breast lump is removed and checked for cancer cells. Learn about how this is done and what to expect.| www.cancer.org
Core needle biopsy (CNB) uses a hollow needle to remove pieces of breast tissue to check for cancer cells. Learn about the types of CNB & what to expect.| www.cancer.org
Doctors reading your mammogram results will look for different types of breast changes such as small white spots, masses, and other changes. Learn more.| 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