Check your breasts each month. Your doctor can show you how. These three exams can help you and your doctor learn what is normal for your breasts and what may be signs of problems. A lump or thickening of the breast. A discharge from the nipple that stains your bra or bedclothes.
Skin changes in the breast.
These changes may be normal, but you should always have them checked as soon as possible. Choose a quality facility. Many hospitals, clinics, and imaging or x-ray centers perform mammography. All of these facilities must meet the same quality standards. Your doctor may refer you to a mammography facility.