Your breast health is a vital part of your overall well-being. Our comprehensive breast care services at Mayo Clinic Health System are designed to address both cancerous and non-cancerous conditions. Whether you're seeking preventive care, advanced diagnostics, or treatment for breast changes, Mayo Clinic Health System is here to support you with:

• Personalized preventive care
• Evaluating recent breast changes
• Access to advanced diagnostics and breast experts
• Individualized treatment plans

If you're feeling unsure about your breast health, a second opinion from an expert can be important for your peace of mind. We can provide answers to the questions you may have — no referral required.

I'm 40 or older, it's been a year or more since my last screening mammogram and I don't have any breast symptoms.

Screening mammograms are crucial for early detection of breast cancer and are recommended annually for all women who are 40 and older. If you have dense breast tissue, family history or other individual factors talk to our breast experts about a high-risk assessment to create a personalized screening plan, ensuring you get the right tests, at the right time which may include:

• Breast MRI: detailed imaging for high-risk patients or those who may be unable to have a mammogram, which creates cross-sectional images of the breast.
• Genetic counseling and testing: tailored preventive care based on your genetic risk uncovered through a simple saliva sample which can be done in the comfort of your home.
• Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI): detailed imaging for patients with dense breast tissue, using radioactive tracers and a special camera, giving cancer nowhere to hide.

Maintaining breast health is important — for everyone. Early detection and proactive management are key. Being familiar with how your breasts usually look and feel makes it easier to detect changes. Here's what to watch for:

• New or unusual lumps: If a lump feels different from surrounding tissue, or if one breast is noticeably larger than the other.
• Persistent lumps: If a lump doesn't go away or gets bigger after your next menstrual period.
• Changes in lump characteristics: If a lump gets bigger, firmer, or more defined.
• Skin changes on the breast: Redness, crusting, dimpling, or puckering.
• Nipple changes: If your nipple turns inward and it isn't normally positioned that way or you have spontaneous fluid discharge from your nipple.
• Breast pain or tenderness

I've noticed a change in my breast health and am experiencing symptoms.

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Experience less worry, with less wait for your results. Our radiologists use computer-aided detection, or CAD to digitize and analyze mammograms, giving them a second set of eyes. And if an abnormality is detected during your mammogram, advanced diagnostic tests are scheduled so you have answers.

You are unique, and your breast care treatment plan should be too. Our breast care experts evaluate and provide treatment for breast cysts, cancerous and non-cancerous breast lumps, and inflammation or abnormal growths in milk ducts. From nonsurgical to surgical options, your treatment plan is designed with your input to optimize your overall health and well-being.

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