WhenYou Find a Breast Lump

With breast cancer in the news and in all the lay magazines, finding a lump in the breast is of great concern to a woman.

What should you do when you discover a lump? The first thing you should do is see your doctor right away. Do not ignore it, and do not let your doctor ignore it.

Your doctor will do a thorough breast exam. Then a mammogram will usually be done next. This may appear normal and sho…