How To Check Yourself For Breast Cancer

What To Do If You Find A Lump

Don't become alarmed if you encounter a lump or lumpy area while doing a breast self-exam. It's entirely normal for some women to experience minor changes in breast tissue or noncancerous lumps. Most cases of lumps in the breast are found to be benign. Nevertheless, it's important to know what to do if you find a lump. Your healthcare provider should evaluate each occurrence. Some changes may be due to other things like your menstrual cycle, but any change that's out of the ordinary or new should be addressed as soon as possible. Contact your healthcare provider if you notice new breast changes such as a lump or thickening, discharge from the nipples, or any change in appearance, feel, size, or shape of the breasts or nipples.

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