How is Breast Cancer Diagnosed?

Once Breast Cancer is suspected a series of test can be performed to determine if cancer is present:

Laboratory Tests: Blood and urine tests can be used to measure the amounts of substances called tumor markers in the blood, urine, or certain tissues.

Imaging: Pictures of areas inside the body can help the doctor to determine if a tumor is present. These pictures may be in the form of X-rays, CT Scan, or Ultrasound.

Biopsy. Obtaining of a representative tissue sample for microscopic examination, usually to establish a diagnosis.