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Lumps in the breasts - Treatment

Treatment:

Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the breast lump.For specific treatment information, see the article on the specific disease.

Expectations (prognosis):

The long-term outlook depends on the type of problem. See the specific condition for detailed information.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you find a new, unusual, or changing lump during your breast self-examination.

Also call for an appointment if you are a woman:

  • 40 or older who has never had a baseline mammogram
  • 35 or older with a mother or sister who have had breast cancer, or a personal history of breast, uterine, ovarian, or colon cancer
  • 25 or older, and you are not sure how to perform a breast self-examination
  • Reviewed last on: 7/17/2007
  • Robert Hurd, MD, Professor of Endocrinology, Department of Biology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, and physician in the Primary Care Clinic, Cincinnati Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Saslow D, Hannan J, Osuch J, et al. Clinical breast examination: practical recommendations for optimizing performance and reporting. CA Cancer J Clin. 2004; 54:327-344.