Diagnostic Techniques

When a routine screening reveals a suspicious area, further testing is necessary. Use the left navigation on this page to learn about the techniques that are used to diagnose breast cancer -- or to confirm that cancer is not present.

If you have questions about what it’s like to experience any of the techniques you read about here, call the YourShoes 24/7 Breast Cancer Support Center at 800-221-2141 and speak with someone who’s been through it. Peer counselors who are breast cancer survivors are available anytime, day or night.

Select one of the diagnostic techniques below to learn more about it.

Needle Biopsy or Aspiration