We've stressed that the three keys to finding breast cancer early are the monthly breast self-exam, a yearly clinical breast exam, and a mammogram for women of the appropriate age. This section describes more about breast masses or lumps. Before you go on, you should understand that most lumps you feel in your breasts are part of the normal breast.
Most women have soft breast lumps and bumps they can feel.
By examining your breasts every month, you'll know if something changes. You're looking for new lumps or masses. The ones to look out for are hard, don't move much when you push on them, are painless, or are related to changes in your skin. First, be calm. Second, see your doctor.