Fibroadenomas are common benign (non-cancerous) breast tumors made up of both glandular and stromal tissue. Learn more about fibroadenomas here.| www.cancer.org
Get tips on what to wear, when to schedule, and where to get a mammogram, and learn about what you can expect when you get the mammogram.| www.cancer.org
Mammograms are not perfect. Learn about some of the limits of mammography, such as false-negative and false-positive results, overdiagnosis, and overtreatment.| www.cancer.org
It's common to be called back after a mammogram; it doesn't mean you have breast cancer. Learn why you might be called back and what other tests might be done.| www.cancer.org
Breast cancer is not common during pregnancy, and it can be harder to find. Learn more about finding breast cancer when you are pregnant.| 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 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
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
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 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