What is a breast cancer ultrasound?
If you have noticed a change in your breasts or a mammogram has detected an abnormality, your doctor may arrange a breast ultrasound for you.
A breast ultrasound is a non-invasive, painless test that uses sound waves to form an image of structures in the breast, which helps your healthcare provider determine whether these changes are caused by a non-cancerous or benign lump of tissue or a breast cancer based on the shape, location and other characteristics visible on ultrasound.
Occasionally, the ultrasound can be inconclusive, and your doctor may request a follow-up ultrasound to monitor the lump and/or request a biopsy.
You can learn more about breast cancer ultrasounds via Breast Cancer Trials and Breast Cancer Network Australia.