How can i determine if my breast tumor is cancerous?

Biopsy is the answer: The only way to definitively know is to get a biopsy. It will save you much worry so do not delay but see a competent breast surgeon as soon as possible. Do not fear but face it and in most cases the result is a sigh of relief . Even if it is a cancer the quicker you deal with it the better.

Cl exam & tests: First age at 22 yr age cancer is unlikely diagnosis fortunately very very rare under twenties , by self examination, by finding a lump, examination by physician, by mammography, sono , MRI , final diagnosis of cancer only by biopsy the final unfortunate answer of suspicious lesion . 1% of breast cancers are in men and diagnosed late.

Biopsy: Ask your doctor to refer to a breast center where an ultrasound can determine if the tumor is a cyst (fluid) or solid tumor. A cyst can be observed if not painful. Most (over 95 percent) of tumors in your age group are benign (non cancerous). The breast center physician ( usually a radiologist) can perform a biopsy or determine if the tumor can be observed based on the appearance.