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Breast lump or breast changes: Early evaluation is essential
How breast tissue normally feels
When to consult your doctor
What to expect during a clinical breast exam
Procedures to evaluate a breast lump
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How breast tissue feels
When to contact a healthcare professional
What to expect during a breast exam by a healthcare professional
Procedures to study a breast lump
Follow-up after breast lump evaluation
When to consult your doctor
What to expect during a clinical breast exam
Procedures to evaluate a breast lump
Content
How breast tissue feels
When to contact a healthcare professional
What to expect during a breast exam by a healthcare professional
Procedures to study a breast lump
Follow-up after breast lump evaluation
Content
Finding a breast lump or other change in a breast might cause worry about breast cancer.
Worry is common. Breast lumps also are common. But most breast lumps are not cancer. This is especially true for younger women. Breast lumps that are not cancer are called benign.
Still, have a healthcare professional look at any breast lump. Be sure to have a healthcare professional check a new lump or a lump that's still there after a month or two. Also see a healthcare professional if one breast doesn't feel the same as the other breast.
