When to see a doctor

Make an appointment to have a breast lump evaluated, especially if:

• The lump feels firm or fixed
• The lump doesn't go away after four to six weeks
• You notice skin changes on your breast, such as redness, crusting, dimpling or puckering
• You have discharge, possibly bloody, from your nipple
• Your nipple is turned inward and isn't normally positioned that way
• You can feel a lump in your armpit and it seems to be getting bigger