A breast biopsy is performed to obtain a small sample of tumour tissue for the Histopathologist to examine using a variety of stains. The biopsy can be done using a core-needle biopsy or surgical biopsy. The results will be used to guide what treatment you may need

Breast ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at the inside of your breasts. It is often used when your breast surgeon wants to know more about your breast lump such as the consistency, whether it is solid or fluid (cystic). The ultrasound is often done together with a mammogram

Breast self-examination is a simple and useful tool to help screen for breast diseases (such as cancer) in addition to a regular physical examination by your doctor with a mammogram and/or ultrasound. This is because approximately 1 in 19 women may get breast cancer.