When to seek medical attention
Contact your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- A painless lump in the breast or armpit.
- A change in the size or shape of the breast.
- Changes in the skin of the breast, such as shallow dimples or skin that resembles orange peel.
- Changes in the nipple, such as skin peeling, sunken nipples, discharge, or bleeding.
- Changes in the color or feel of the skin around the nipple.
Where to go for care
Health care providers who can perform a breast exam include:
- Physician in general practice
- Internal medicine physicians
- General surgeons or surgeons who specialize in breast disease
Mammogram results are usually made by a radiologist. For further evaluation of breast disease, patients can see a general surgeon, breast surgeon, etc.
Treatment for breast cancer is provided by surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and others.