Know the signs. Know the next steps.
Basic, friendly information on what to look for, what to do next, and where care is available near you.
General information only, not medical advice. A lump or change is not always cancer, but please have it checked by a doctor.
Signs to watch for
If you notice any of these, book an appointment with a doctor. Do not wait for it to hurt.
A new lump
A lump or thickened area in the breast or under the arm that was not there before.
Size or shape change
One breast becoming larger, lower or different in shape from the other.
Skin changes
Dimpling, puckering, redness, or skin that looks rough or like orange peel.
Nipple changes
A nipple turning inward, crusting, or discharge that is not breast milk.
Pain or swelling
Ongoing pain or swelling in one area that does not go away.
Underarm swelling
Swelling or a lump under the arm or near the collarbone.
What to do next
A simple path from noticing a change to getting answers. Your doctor will guide you at each step.
Notice and note
Write down what you noticed and when. Small details help your doctor.
See a doctor soon
Book an appointment with a doctor or a breast clinic. Bring your notes and any family history.
Clinical examination
The doctor examines you and decides which tests, if any, you need.
Imaging
You may be advised to have an ultrasound or a mammogram to look more closely.
Biopsy, if needed
If something needs a closer look, a small sample is taken and tested to give a clear answer.
Plan with your team
If treatment is needed, a specialist team will explain your options so you can decide together.
Care available in Karachi
Karachi
The Aga Khan University Hospital
Phase 7 Ext, Khayaban-e-Abbasi, Karachi
Phone: +92 42 35905000.
Screening · Biopsy · Treatment
Care available in Lahore
Lahore
Shaukat Khanum Diagnostic Centre
Phase 7 Ext, Khayaban-e-Abbasi, Lahore
Phone: +92 42 35905000
Screening · Biopsy · Treatment
Care available in Islamabad
Islamabad
Federal Breast Cancer Screening Centre
PIMS (G-8/3), Islamabad
Phone: +92 51 9107713
Screening · Biopsy · Treatment
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