Biopsy Results

After a biopsy, there are 4 potential results:
- Everything is normal - Even with this result though, it is important to continue with monthly self-exams, clinical breast exams, and mammograms.
- Not cancer, but you should be rechecked in 4 to 6 months to look for changes. In the mean time, you should also be looking for changes on your own.
- Abnormal but not necessarily cancerous - Sometimes tests may reveal a higher risk for breast cancer, which may result in more frequent testing or consideration of options to prevent breast cancer (i.e. preventative mastectomy, hormonal therapy).
- Cancer - If cancer is diagnosed, next steps are further tests to learn more about the cancer to determine stage, prognosis, and treatment options.