How is breast cancer diagnosed?
A breast cancer diagnosis is usually made after a woman has a series of diagnostic tests.
Some of the information used to make the diagnosis is only available after surgery.
The test results will provide information about the type and stage of breast cancer that will help with treatment planning.
This section explains what the different breast cancer test results mean and how this information can help in deciding about different treatments for breast cancer. It also includes information about how a woman might feel when diagnosed with breast cancer.