Clinical breast exam by a healthcare professional
Review of symptoms and personal and family history
Screening mammogram
Diagnostic mammogram
Breast ultrasound
Breast MRI when indicated
Fine-needle aspiration
Core needle biopsy
Surgical biopsy
Pathology examination of biopsy tissue
Hormone receptor testing
HER2 testing
Genetic testing when indicated
Staging imaging tests if cancer is confirmed
Evaluation by a breast specialist or oncologist