Understanding Breast Changes and Conditions: A Health Guide

If you received an abnormal mammogram result, or noticed a change in your breast such as a lump, nipple discharge, or skin change - Understanding Breast Changes was written for you. Most abnormal mammogram findings do not turn out to be cancer. However, it is important to follow-up with your health care provider after an abnormal mammogram finding, or if you notice a breast change.This guide presents information about:Possible mammogram resultsFollow-up tests such as an ultrasound, MRI, or breast biopsyBreast and lymphatic system basicsBreast conditions and follow-up care, to talk with your health care provider about:Breast changes during your lifetime that are not cancer (benign conditions)Conditions that are not cancer such as cysts, fibroadenomas, and adenosis, among othersConditions that are not cancer, but may increase your risk of breast cancer, such as ALH, ADH, and LCISConditions that are not cancer, but may turn into cancer if not treated such as DCISBreast cancer… (more)