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