Breast changes

See a doctor or a health-care professional right away if you notice changes in your breasts as described in the table. You should consult your doctor even if you have recently had a mammogram and the result was normal.

Breast changes	Nipple changes
A lump in the breast The skin of a breast has an inward fold (retraction) The skin of one breast is wrinkled One breast is red, and the redness covers at least a third of it	Sudden nipple discharge A nipple that points inward into the breast The skin of the nipple changes in appearance or texture (for example, it may look like eczema but doesn’t heal)

In such cases, a screening mammogram might not be the right exam for you. A doctor or health-care professional will advise you on the best procedure for your condition.

Breast cancer screening

Breast changes

See also

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