| Step 1Self-Check | Check your breasts regularly for signs such as:• Lump in the breast• Nipple discharge (especially bloody)• Skin dimpling or puckering• Inverted nipple👉 If you notice any, see a doctor promptly. |
| Step 2Doctor’s Examination | The doctor will visually inspect and physically examine the breasts and armpit areas (lymph nodes). |
| Step 3Imaging Tests | To look inside the breast:• Mammogram – for women over 40• Ultrasound (Sonogram) – good for younger women or dense breast tissue• MRI – for more detailed imaging when needed |
| Step 4Biopsy (Tissue Test) | If something suspicious is found in imaging:• Core Needle Biopsy – tissue is collected under local anesthesia• Fine Needle Aspiration – quick method to collect cells |
| Step 5Staging (Check Spread) | If diagnosed with breast cancer, tests check how far it has spread:• CT or PET-CT scan – checks other organs• Bone scan – checks bones• Hormone receptor & HER2 tests – helps plan treatment |
| Step 6Treatment Plan | Based on all results, a personalized treatment plan is created:• Surgery• Chemotherapy• Hormonal therapy• Targeted therapy |
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