Breast Evaluation Breast Exam We will physically check both of your breasts and lymph nodes, feeling for any lumps or other abnormalities. Learn More Mammography A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast and is considered the standard of care to screen for breast cancer. Mammograms are also used to diagnose and evaluate a new suspicious finding or follow a women with a personal history of breast cancer. Learn More Breast ultrasound Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images of structures deep within the body. We may recommend an ultrasound to help determine whether a breast abnormality is likely to be a fluid-filled cyst or a solid mass, which may be either benign or cancerous. Learn More Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast — or breast MRI — is a test used to detect breast cancer and other abnormalities in the breast. Learn More Biopsy A biopsy refers to the removal of a small sample of tissue or cells. The tissue is then reviewed under a microscope, by a pathologist, to determine the type of cells present and whether cancer cells are present. Biopsy Other Tests Other tests and procedures may be used depending on your situation. Learn More